“Are you here for a date or would you rather be someplace else?” 5 Behaviors That Discourage Men from Making Conversation

3. You play on your phone and don’t engage in conversation.


“At a minimum, she should excuse herself by saying, ‘Give me a sec, I’ve gotta’ respond to this text real quick,’ then I won’t feel so bad,” a young man in his late teens said, irritated with her lack of manners. If you agree to go on a date, you should be willing to put your cell phone away. If you’ve been told by family or friends that you’re constantly on your phone, going on a date means that it’s time to sever ties with it.