{"id":2756,"date":"2019-05-13T09:36:20","date_gmt":"2019-05-13T13:36:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/?p=2756"},"modified":"2019-04-09T09:46:53","modified_gmt":"2019-04-09T13:46:53","slug":"rules-for-drinking-on-a-first-date","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.wtso.com\/blog\/rules-for-drinking-on-a-first-date\/","title":{"rendered":"Rules for Drinking on a First Date"},"content":{"rendered":"

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First dates:\u00a0<\/strong>they can be pretty stressful. Whether you\u2019re being set up by a friend or met someone on a dating app, that initial encounter is always nerve-wracking. There\u2019s wine involved in most of our dining experiences, so it\u2019s no surprise that we opt for a bit of liquid courage when going on a date. Luckily for you, we\u2019ve come up with some pointers on how to navigate drinking while dating.<\/p>\n

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  1. We\u2019re expecting you to drink on this date, but save the pregame for your local sporting event There will be plenty of time for wine or cocktails during your encounter. Remember – you want to ease into the date, not come in like a wrecking ball.<\/li>\n
  2. Take a ride share or taxi rather than drive. You\u2019ll likely have a glass of wine (or three), and we want you to get home safely. Plus, if everything goes well and you move on to a bar after dinner, there\u2019s no pesky car to worry about finding the\"\"\u00a0next morning.<\/li>\n
  3. Wear dark colors. Sometimes (OK, often) we spill a little wine on ourselves. Walking around with a purple stain on light-colored fabric isn\u2019t the look we\u2019re going for when trying to impress.<\/li>\n
  4. Opt for white or ros\u00e9 wine, simply for the fact that they won\u2019t stain your teeth purple. If red\u00a0is your preference, look for lighter styles, like Pinot Noir. If you\u2019re bent on big, bold reds, bring along one of those disposable mini toothbrushes – they\u2019ll brighten your teeth and freshen your breath. Win-win for that late night kiss.<\/li>\n
  5. Aim for something lower in alcohol. This way, if you\u2019re nervously drinking quickly, you won\u2019t get sloshed too early in the evening. Listen – no one wants a cold sober first date, but go for tipsy, not fall-over drunk.<\/li>\n
  6. Avoid too many carbonated drinks, i.e., beer and sparkling wine, because\u2026 gas.<\/li>\n
  7. Don\u2019t try to match your date drink-for-drink. You know how much you can handle before things get a touch out of hand. For us, it\u2019s three glasses of wine while eating and then a cocktail or two. Aim for enough booze to where you\u2019re at your most charming, but not so much that you start talking about your exes, your restraining order from Ryan Gosling, general existential dread, or how you\u2019re trying to make your cat Instagram-famous.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    Follow these rules, and we guarantee you\u2019ll have a great time! Better yet, purchase a bottle of your go-to date wine from our online wine store<\/a> to make the best out of any BYOB date.<\/p>\n

    But, if the date sucks or you\u2019re uncomfortable at any point, you can always bail. We suggest excusing yourself to the bathroom, climbing out the window, and ghosting them like Swayze (RIP).<\/p>\n

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