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

No. If he took out half the life in the universe that would include crops/livestock. The universe would be in exactly the same position as it was before except now everyone is in mourning.

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

Thanos could have doubled the resources of the universe instead and solved the same problem. He was a control freak with a God complex.

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

“Thanos was right” ? Lol I bet he reads a lot of Ayn Rand.

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

you still got a run this dude is ok with half the universe going in a click of the fingers

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

Now I know it may seem shocking but maybe Thanos did have a bit of a point.

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

When my grandmother was young, there were only half as many people as there are now. So, it probably wouldn't change much at all. Could us buy some time to figure something out though.

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

Thanos was right because everyone is right in their own story.

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

My grandpa used to say "right horse, wrong barn" about things like this. Thanos had the right idea that negative population growth would be beneficial (if controlled) but had the way wrong approach to it

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

But, Thanos was kind half right! He was a good guy who just did the wrong things without explaining his reasons!

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

He likes shrimp and Thanos was 100% right.I see nothing wrong with this.

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

I would have tried to get her name so I could warn her. Horrible.

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

I am actually just patiently waiting for an asteroid, while eating all the shrimp I can beforehand.

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

He then took the paid receipt and deducted the date on his taxes because he talked business.

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

A man once said this exact sentence to me, I was also in his car. Traumatising.

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

You have my sympathy. Had a couple over for dinner once, had asked in advance if they were ok with Chinese food, assured it was fine. The wife ate NOTHING. I was so embarrassed.

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

Either the person you lie to about your height doesn't care what height you are, so why lie, or they are shallow enough that they do care in which case they will definitely notice you lied and then be hacked off about it so why lie? Makes no sense.

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

I feel your pain! I don't hate my feet, but strangers touching my feet makes me cringe. I'm unable to get pedicures!

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

I dated that guy. Apparently, it’s a test so he knows you aren’t a gold digger. Generally, guys who do this have very little gold to dig. A guy told me this when we were on our third date - apparently, he does it with all his dates and was very proud of it. He was very into his little tests and I noped out of any further dates.

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

I signed up for Match when I was 19/20. The other gay men on there acted like they OWNED me. It was insane, I'd get hateful messages if I didn't reply in 5 seconds. They would tell me what I should be doing blah blah blah. I left match.com and never looked back.

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

Eating off your plate is horrible! Especially if he has all that food! -not being sarcastic-

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

The idiot missed a perfect opportunity to be the sweet considerate guy. “I would rather have you happy than 20 dollars”

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

sounds kinda sweet, i mean he could have asked but probably thought he was just being nice, I would love if a guy i dated did that {sadly I'm a huge guy and most men are tiny compared to me}

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

Ok so you brought someone to an authentic taco joint who has no clue about the culture or the food and instead of educating him you online shame him for not knowing anything about the food or culture and then make fun of him for liking you? And you think you had the date from hell?

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