<p>We surveyed over 500 people on first date norms. Here are the questions we’ll answer:</p><ol><li>Who should pay for the first date?</li><li>What’s the preferred activity for a first date?</li><li>What level of physical contact is appropriate on a first date?</li><li>How late is acceptable for someone to arrive on a first date?</li><li>Is it appropriate to discuss ex-partners on a first date?</li><li>When should you follow up after a first date?</li><li>Do people believe in ‘love at first sight’?</li></ol><p>Key Takeaways:</p><ul><li>Many people (36%) expect the man to pay. Men especially believe this.</li><li>Coffee (35%) and dinner at a restaurant (28%) were most preferred first date activities <ul><li>Younger people prefer coffee; older people prefer dinner at a restaurant</li></ul></li><li>For physical contact, it depends on how the date goes but a hug at minimum is generally appropriate</li><li>Many people (35%) think being up to 10 minutes late is fine</li><li>34% think it’s appropriate discuss exes <ul><li>Younger people think it’s more appropriate; older people think it’s not appropriate</li></ul></li><li>Many people (41%) think you should follow up the next day after the date</li><li>Most people (65%) believe in ‘love at first sight’</li></ul>