Top 10 Places to Avoid on a First Date — Steer Clear of All-You-Can-Eat Restaurants

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March 14 is White Day, and choosing a date spot becomes a tricky question—especially if it’s a first date, when picking the right place is crucial to avoid derailing a budding romance. A matchmaking agency conducted a survey and released a list of the “Top 10 Places You Should Never Go for a First Date,”with all-you-can-eat restaurants ranking first, as overeating can ruin one’s image, and hot springs and amusement parks coming in second and third.

▲ All-you-can-eat restaurants often encourage people to eat without caring about their appearance. (Photo / Illustration, screenshot from YouTube)

Hot springs and amusement parks are popular date spots for many couples, but a survey by the Love Bank among its members found that soaking in hot springs requires “bare-all exposure”—even in swimsuits, body curves are fully revealed. As for amusement parks, popular rides often have long lines, which can test one’s patience, and thrilling attractions like roller coasters may lead to a loss of composure, with hair flying everywhere.

▲ % Lonely waves do not... (Image / Illustration, CtiTV; screenshot from the internet)

The Top 10 Places to Avoid on a First Date: 4th to 10th places are, in order, motels, seafood restaurants, department stores, barbecue joints, hiking, night markets, and nightclubs. Among them,going to a motel or nightclub on a first date sends the “ulterior motives” index soaring, while seafood restaurants and barbecue joints give off the impression of beer-drinking and finger-guessing games—not ideal for couples, and likely to leave you smelling of grilled food.

Although department stores are a favorite date spot for many women, they might leave your date waiting around bored. Hiking is a healthy activity, but showing up sweaty on a first date can be awkward. Night market snacks are super tempting, but eating your way through them might leave your stomach looking less than flattering.

[Top 10 Places to Avoid on a First Date]
1. All-you-can-eat restaurant
2. Hot springs
3. Amusement park
4. Motel
5. Seafood restaurant
6. Department store
7. Barbecue joint
8. Hiking
9. Night market
10. Nightclub