Susan likes to say I should start dating soon, so with that, I’ve had to brush up on what dating is. And I’m sure I’m not the only one. According to relationship expert Patty Lamberti, here are a few of the things to avoid when on a date:

• Insulting another person’s clothing, job or friends.
• Wearing clothes you aren’t comfortable in. Others will sense your discomfort.
• Talking negatively about yourself.
• Talking about your weight.
• Coming on too strong too fast.
• Fidgeting.
• Getting so drunk that you make a fool of yourself.
• Becoming overly emotional.
• Monopolizing the conversation.
• Biting your nails.
• Eating food fast and furiously.
• Picking your nose or face.
• Scratching your body.
• Flipping your hair excessively.
• Sweating.
• Chewing with your mouth open.
• Talking about your dream wedding.
• Talking about your dream man/woman.
• Talking about how much you hate your job.
• Talking about how much you hate your life.
• Talking too much about yourself.
• Making generalized comments about the opposite sex.
• Burping.
• Spitting while talking.
• Invading other’s personal space.