8 Frustrating Dating Behaviors That Need to Stop (3 of 5)

4. Saying nothing at all

Some people aren’t much for conversation. They give a lot of short answers, or simply shrug and nod when appropriate. It could be that they are shy and introverted. But your responsibility isn’t to completely carry the conversation for an hour while they act like a brick wall. You are entitled to interaction, interest and effort from their end. After all, the goal of a date is to determine whether you are compatible. Don’t feel obligated to meet them again; a second date isn’t going to be any more insightful. 

5. Trying to hard to impress or be liked

They bombard you with stories that have no point; they brag about their sweet 2009 Honda Accord; they do a lot of forced laughing because they want you to see that they’re having a great time. They might legitimately be nice guys (or at least harmless), but it appears that they are less concerned about genuine chemistry and hoping they can win you over with the power of their lame jokes.