THE DON'TS

Andy has a tendency to do a lot of things you should avoid on a date.  Seeing as he has a date coming up I thought I would remind him of the things you should never do on a first date, and probably shouldn't do until she knows you and is comfortable around you.

• Don't play gangster rap!  No woman wants to hear the defiling message that is often heard in gangster rap, it's just not classy.

• Don't get drunk!  Drinking is fine, drunk is not.  Let's be honest here, no one is at their best when all inhibitions are lost.  A good rule of thumb is to maintain pace with your date so your not polishing off a six-pack while she cracks her second beer.

• Don't say bad words!  Swear words, derogatory words for the female anatomy, racial/sexual slurs, etc are all a no no.  They make you look immature and incapable of expressing how you actually feel.

• Don't speak negatively about anyone!  Once again this is just ugly.

• Don't talk about your ex-girlfriend!  Better yet don't talk about anyone you've been romantically linked too, it shows a lack of interest in the woman your currently hanging out with.

• Don't mention bad habits!  The fact that you have a propensity for getting smashed on weekends and your occasional visits with Mary Jane isn't something she needs to know right away.  Let her get to know YOU first, not your habits.

• Don't ramble on about subjects she has no interest in!  These almost always include your job, your car, your mother, your medical history, how many women you've slept with, VIDEO GAMES, your hunting spots, favorite fishing hole, etc.  

• Don't drive like a lunatic!  Trust me, she is not impressed.

• Don't pretend to be someone your not!  She'll know. 

Follow these simple rules and you might actually have a chance.  These are some of the don'ts that I know fall under Andy's scope of word vomits, feel free to add anything I've forgotten in the comments.

Good luck!