Going On a Date? 7 Tips To Avoid a Messy Meal Gone Wrong (2 of 4)

2. Don’t Treat Ice Cream Like Soup

A date wouldn’t be a date without a dish of ice cream for dessert. The problem is, if you take your sweet time, it’s going to get all melty, and you’ll basically be slurping ice cream soup. The best way to resolve this is by enjoying it quickly. Whatever liquid remains should just be left alone for the sake of your pride.

3. Cut That Baked Potato Into Pieces

It’s time you learned the truth: all those times you’ve been scooping out the inside of a baked potato like it’s custard or something? It’s utterly unbecoming of a dignified lady/gentleman such as yourself. Instead, using a fork and knife, you would first want to cut that baked potato into bite-size morsels, season it with salt and pepper, and savor it one bite at a time. The date sitting on the other side of the table will recognize from the start that you are a sophisticated individual indeed.