Get all your news in one place.
100's of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Lifestyle
Martin Winter

Top 10 first date fears - from when to lean in for a kiss to splitting bill

Nearly half of Brits (48%) have fears about going on a first date, including not having anything to talk about, whether they should split the bill – and when to lean in for a kiss.

Four in five Brits (89%) have experienced jitters before a first date, according to a poll of 2,000 adults – including their date being boring, or not understanding each other's sense of humour.

And when it comes to the first meeting, seven in ten get nervous about how to greet their date – with 34% stuck over whether to go in for a hug, a kiss on the cheek, or even a formal handshake.

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100's of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.