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*oungButNotNaive
writes:I just have a question on hanging out with someone new. What are some things to avoid saying? I mean besides obvious things, such as telling them of a rough past with friends, asking questions that are too personal, inviting them to your home too soon, etc. I want to make a good impression this time. I plan to "be myself" and all, but I was wondering if there were some not-so-obvious things you just shouldn't say to someone new. Reply to this Question
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reader, YoungButNotNaive +, writes (25 May 2014):
YoungButNotNaive is verified as being by the original poster of the question Thanks. I took the advise given, and things went well. I especially liked the suggestion of listening more than talking. I always worried in the past about not saying enough, that it would make me seem boring to the other person. But people like "listeners" more than I thought.
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reader, So_Very_Confused  +, writes (22 May 2014):
 Spend twice as much time listening as talking...
do not talk about money (salaries)
no politics
no religious debates
keep talk of prior relationships to a minimum
go really light on talk of hopes and dreams for the future (I want to get married and have x number of babies kind of stuff)
music is good
tv or such
stick to light current topics..
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reader, Honeypie +, writes (22 May 2014):
 * TRY not to make every conversation about YOU.
* Don't bring up exes. You can mention one in passing but no need for DEEP details.
* I would avoid political and religious topics.
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