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Dating is tricky. You want to be yourself, but also impress the person; have a fun time without appearing aloof. Hold an interesting and meaningful conversation but not go too deep and bore them. A sprinkle of romance doesn't hurt too.

It's a delicate balance and to make matters worse, you have to find it with a person you don't know that well. So, not surprisingly, sometimes we go a little too far. And while nobody is safe from crossing the line, one Twitter user was interested in hearing how men do it.

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A few days ago, @sohosatan asked everyone to share what was it that guys did on a date that seemed really weird, and got plenty of replies. 2,172 to be exact. Here are some of the most memorable ones.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Yay! I was reading thinking "...but that sounds nice...?" So glad for a happy story.

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We often use the word "creepy" to caution our friends about people to avoid. "Watch out for him," we warn a person we care about, "he's a total creep." But what, exactly, makes someone seem that way?

According to a study published in New Ideas in Psychology — the first-ever empirical study of "creepiness," its authors say — analyzed the perspectives of 1,029 women and 312 men with an average age of 29 to determine the most common markers of a "creepy" individual.

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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

And that guy found 5 women who not only dated but MARRIED him?

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The results of the research show that men are more likely to be seen as creepy than women, and women who feel creeped out are more likely to also feel sexually threatened than men are.

Furthermore, unpredictability is often associated with creepiness, which we can see a lot in these tweets.

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And it makes sense. Think about it someone laughing at seemingly random times or making sudden and unexpected attempts to hug you. A big part of the uneasiness they make you feel comes from not knowing what to expect from them next.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

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The researchers highlighted that these findings support the idea that being “creeped out” is a response that we evolved to pay more attention to something that could turn out to be a threat.

When your gut feeling tells you that something is off about someone, don’t instantly dismiss that reaction, even if you can’t pin down exactly why you have it — more often than not, it's there to protect you.

To identify the behaviors likeliest to make someone seem creepy, researchers instructed respondents to rate 44 different patterns on how likely they thought it was that a "creepy" individual would demonstrate them.

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Bobert Robertson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Should've stopped and let him keep walking to see how long until he noticed he was alone

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Mer☕️🧭☕️
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Same...then turned around and went back home. He's so full of himself that he wouldn't be needing my presence...

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As soon as he said 'Alpha Male' I would've been out of there, and he probably wouldn't even have noticed

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AmazingAmazon
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Any man describing himself as an "alpha male" needs to be voted off the island immediately.

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Fat Harry
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Perhaps to show that even apparently well-educated people can be bafflingly clueless when it comes to other people.

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Rahul Pawa
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

After that line it's time to stop, turn around and walk back to the car.

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Fat Harry
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Why would you lie about something as easily verifiable as height?

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Lakota Wolf
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I’m guessing he thought (if he thought about justifying it at all…) that his number of stunningly amazing other qualities would make up for that teeny white lie. XD

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Blackstone
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

In my personal experience, any dude that self-identifies as "alpha", has antiquated views on gender roles, has little respect for women, and has a higher than average likelihood of getting into a fistfight with another dude over something idiotic. The only faster way to identify a douchebag is if they have the "sexy woman silhouette" somewhere on their vehicle. Guaranteed sex offender right there.

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robman1ok1 Hernandez
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Calling yourself Alpha means no one else ever has or would. That's as bad as giving yourself your own nickname sheer douchery.

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Id row
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Any man who uses the term 'alpha male' should be dumped like a hot bag of garbage.

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Paul Davis
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Anyone who buys into the "Alpha male" thing is a scientific ignoramous who buys into a world-view to shore up his fragile insecurities about his manhood.

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Emma Starr
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He should have to walk fast in heels, otherwise it's not a fair comparison. This guy is like a living red flag.

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Glirpy
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Lots of people lie about stuff on their dating profiles. Women do it as much as men. I had dates with women that lied about their age, posted photos that were 10 years old, saying they didn't have children when they did, and of course lie about their weight. The whole point of online dating is to find someone you are compatible with before you actually go on a date to avoid wasting time. I never understood why people lie on a dating profile when you know eventually you're going to have to meet the person in real life.

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Rahul Pawa
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2 years ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's a little like lying on a resume: they believe they can explain it away during the interview. Not that I advocate lying on resumes.

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Jill Hojnacki
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

He’d have turned around at some point and discovered he was walking alone.

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humdrum
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If the distance between you didn't increase, you were walking at the same speed :)

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I I
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Alpha LOL most men that call them selves Alphas usually are not

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Janet Pattison
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Shoulda, woulda, coulda, I always think of stuff after the insult, but turning around & walking away from the creepy Dr. Would have been apropos.

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Katinka Min
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Real alphas are usually somewhere in the back of a pack making sure everybody is ok.

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Cath poop
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

If you have to tell someone you're an alpha male you probably aren't.

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Marnie
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

There is no such thing as an "Alpha" male. Any time a guy says or types that, they should receive an electric shock.

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Veronica Sjöberg
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Bleh. Sex is going to be really boring. One of those "your orgasm - your responsibility"-type of guys. Don't go there.

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Trish Smith
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Seeing all these, I'm wondering....how are you meeting these weirdos???? LMAO

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Florence
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

sorry my DEFAULT ALPHA MALE SPEED is bothering you. Maybe try being a DEFAULT ALPHA MALE

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Ash Conner
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Easy leve. Let him keep walking and you go another direction

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robman1ok1 Hernandez
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Should have said "you may be the alpha male but I'm the Omega woman. You're the beginning but I am the end" and then peaced out just some advice from a guy.

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Ambry Petersen
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1 year ago (edited) DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would have been tempted to launch a kick at his derriere. (AKA his backside).

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TVLA
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Its been said before and I’ll say it again: if you have to mention that you’re an Alpha, you’re not an Alpha.

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Kathryn Jane
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

you might have wanted to actually see his medical qualifications, I bet he was lying

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Tobias Reaper
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1 year ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

if he is a short guy probably has a napoleon complex tries to be and "alpha male" to compensate what a twonk

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Lioness Nature
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Stand there until he's about a block ahead, then cross the street and run in the other direction.

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Mickie Shea
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Hope you turned around and did your default walk the other way.

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Trisha Howson
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would of gave him piece of my mind. And said men like you are a waste of my time cause your immature ah

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Mary Rogers
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I once dated a guy who I could never keep up with when he walked. He used to complain " Are you Chinese?" Found out later (after we had broken up) I had a muscle disease. In hindsight I should have said "A gentleman always slows down for his lady." I reconnected with him years later as a friend and he is not the same. He has matured, fortunately.

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Kantami Blossom
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

As soon as they refer to themselves as "Alpha" you know they're a bawbag. An "Alpha" Male would stick by the female to protect her, I really hate people that claim to be "Alpha or Sigma" when they have zero idea what it means to be those things.

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Marco Conti
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I think these guys perform a service to humanity. The smart ones hide it until you have done something irreversible (or at least hard to undo)

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Ja Me
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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

This doesn't sound like the US. Physicians are licensed after their intern year (usually) but still have the rest of their residency (2-9+ years) before they are board certified and practicing in a speciality (not counting fellowship years for board certification in a sub-specialty). Most young physicians at this stage barely have time to sleep and eat, let alone date (God forbid they already have a family or SO). This sounds like a typical narcissist with a Napoleon complex that went into a field many type-A people go into (but most type A people are normal people). Maybe the OP included details about his profession to highlight his disdain for those not considered working professionals. Or maybe they also have a bit of a complex and wanted to stick it to other doctors too. Who knows. Guy sounds like an ass overall, doctor or not. That detail really isn't relevant.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Anyone that claims their an "alpha" is total red flag, should have turned around then

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1. He watches you before interacting. Being watched by someone before he introduces himself or joins the conversation can make your skin crawl — you're wondering, What is he thinking? while dreading that whatever it is, it's inappropriate.

2. He touches you frequently. Even a "friendly" hug or kiss on the cheek is unacceptable if it's not invited.

3. He steers the conversation toward sex. Unwanted intimacy can be verbal too.

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4. He asks to take a picture of you. Unless you are balancing 10 plates on top of your head while also riding a unicycle, there is no reason a rando should want a photo of you.

5. He asks for personal details about your family. Hey, dude, stick with complaining about the weather or asking me if I have any restaurant recommendations. That's what we call "small talk" — leave my family out of it.

6. He has greasy hair. Well, there are many possible explanations for having greasy hair, but let's just say it generally isn't a turn-on. Bad hygiene can be a sign that someone isn't aware of or doesn't care about the impression they make on others, a definite creepiness red flag.

7. He never looks you in the eye. This can come off shady and disengaged, as though he's plotting something.

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8. He's significantly older than you. To be fair, this one doesn't make someone "creepy" in and of itself, but combined with other behaviors, such as frequent touching or sex talk, it can make someone seem predatory.

9. He shows little emotional expression. A deadpan stare is disconcerting. Again, what is he thinking — or hiding, for that matter?

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'm not saying he should have done this on the 1st date... but YES, Thanos was right

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Maybe it was a body switch situation and somewhere else in doggy day care a fluffy bobtail was begging for a coffee and the Sunday Times.

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I remember when I was a kid, my cousin had to tell me red wasn't a flavor but apparently it is

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2 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

That’s just gross. You can pee into your toilet and then not flush until it becomes absolutely necessary…

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