http://shine.yahoo.com/tag/what not to say on a first date http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/sex/10-things-not-to-say-on-a-first-date-285893/ <img style="width:362px;height:245px;" alt="Getty Images" title="Getty Images" src="http://a323.yahoofs.com/phugc/Shx.GmxmRDqX/photos/3b20031f68175fae50488dd90265fdfc/mr_aa863b3814a17b.jpg?ug_____Ds6T7REH4" height="245" width="362"><br> First dates are stressful, period. You don't want to lie or stretch the truth per se, but you also don't want to send your date running off to hail a cab before you've even ordered the cheese plate. Basically, the goals of a successful first date are to reveal that adorable, endearing part of yourself, learn more about the stranger sitting across from you, and to see if there is any connection between you two crazy kids. Obviously, it's important to be honest, but some of the more intimate parts of you are well, sorta <em>personal</em>, and no one's forcing you to spill all the beans. (Besides, everybody is intrigued by a little mystery and you want to save something for the second and third dates, right?) We don't really believe there are any hard and fast rules when it comes to dating, and despite what movies would have you think, there is no such thing as the "perfect date," so take these with a grain of salt. Still, here's hoping you find a couple of them helpful, and good luck out there. Ten potentially disastrous things to say, after the jump! nospam@example.com () http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/sex/10-things-not-to-say-on-a-first-date-285893/#comments http://shine.yahoo.com/channel/sex/10-things-not-to-say-on-a-first-date-285893/