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

6. Remove the Bones Before Eating the Fish

If you’re dining at an especially fancy restaurant and order the baked whole fish, there are potential obstacles standing between you and a drama-free meal. If you just bite into the fish, you risk getting those tiny bones stuck between your teeth and giving the impression that you’re dismembering the fish for fun! To avoid this, you’ll first want to use your knife or fork to remove and gently lift the top fillet. Then, carefully remove the backbone, lifting it from head to tail. Most of the bones will come with it, and potential disaster will be avoided.

7. Hot Wings are a No-Go

Big fan of hot wings, are you? Sorry to break the news, but there is zero chance you’ll make it through mess-free. If you ask most dating experts, they’ll tell you to pass on them during the first date. But if you absolutely insist, make sure you’ve got a fat stack of napkins at the ready. Furthermore, do your best to eat them neatly rather than like a piggy. You aren’t participating in a competitive eating contest, after all.