{"id":2351,"date":"2016-05-24T11:18:47","date_gmt":"2016-05-24T10:18:47","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.urbansocial.com\/blog\/?p=2351"},"modified":"2017-08-07T17:24:21","modified_gmt":"2017-08-07T16:24:21","slug":"4-ways-bail-bad-date-like-absolute-gentleman","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.urbansocial.com\/blog\/4-ways-bail-bad-date-like-absolute-gentleman\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Ways to Bail a Bad Date Like a Gent"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s one of those things that you never truly think about until it\u2019s happening: how exactly <\/span>do<\/span><\/i> you leave a bad date early?<\/span><\/p>\n

You might be tempted to shout \u201coh no!\u201d as you glance at your phone, before announcing \u201cmy cat is sick. And my house is on fire. And now my cat is on fire!\u201d But that\u2019s not going to cut it, is it?*<\/span><\/p>\n

When it comes down to it, you need to have your ducks in a row before you even arrive for the date. <\/span><\/p>\n

Without being too cynical, you have to assume that not every date is going to be a love connection, so a contingency plan for when there\u2019s no spark is essential.<\/span><\/p>\n

We know you don\u2019t want to be rude or hurtful, so if you find the interaction is severely lacking in chemistry, try these techniques to make your early exit that little bit smoother.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Get Your Excuses In Early<\/b><\/h3>\n

Laying the groundwork at the outset of a date is the best way of facilitating an exit without hurting someone\u2019s feelings. By simply stating \u201cI can\u2019t stay past 9pm tonight as I have a big meeting in the morning\u201d you can say your goodbyes at a predetermined time (or earlier) having already established a time frame for the date.<\/p>\n

And if it is going well? Then you’ve got the opportunity to make your date feel a little bit special by staying out past your \u201ccurfew\u201d.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. Blame Work<\/b><\/h3>\n

Do you have a demanding job with even more demanding deadlines? Then you\u2019re in luck, as you can use this very common occurrence to make a beeline for the door without upsetting your date. <\/span><\/p>\n

The next time you find yourself nursing a pint with someone who just isn’t doing it for you, you can let them know (in an exasperated tone) that your boss needs something very important, as soon as possible.<\/span><\/p>\n

And like that\u2026 \u00a0you\u2019re gone.<\/span><\/p>\n

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3. Start Feeling Unwell<\/b><\/h3>\n

Just like the previous excuses, this one will require a bit of preparation early doors. You can\u2019t just decide you\u2019re not enjoying the date and then loudly proclaim that you\u2019re going to vomit before rushing out the bar (well, you could, but we\u2019re trying to spare people\u2019s feelings here guys).<\/span><\/p>\n

The moment you notice the evening has taken a bit of a sharp turn into Dullsville (population: your date) you can mention you have a headache or an upset stomach; perhaps you ate something dodgy at lunch or found some leftover sushi in the fridge at work and felt like living dangerously. <\/span><\/p>\n

Either way, take a few trips to the bathroom to splash some water on your face before apologising and heading for home, never to be heard from again.<\/span><\/p>\n

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4. Just Be Honest<\/b><\/h3>\n

This one isn’t easy to do, but sometimes it\u2019s necessary. Of course, when we say you should \u2018be honest\u2019 don\u2019t take that as a cue to share everything you think is wrong with your date. Rather, a straightforward \u201cI\u2019m sorry. I have to go. It was nice meeting you.\u201d ought to suffice.<\/span><\/p>\n

If you can\u2019t trust your acting chops, or just feel a bit wrong about lying, then being polite, honest, and gentlemanly is the most effective way to end a bad date.<\/span><\/p>\n

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So guys, what do you recommend when cutting a date short? Let us know on <\/span>Facebook<\/span><\/a> or <\/span>Twitter<\/span><\/a>!<\/span><\/p>\n

*Of course, if your cat is actually sick and on fire, you really should rush home. No-one will judge you for that.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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