It sucks when something awkward happens on an otherwise enjoyable date. We’ve all been there! You’re out with a new crush who you’ve been excited about for awhile and then something cringeworthy happens to possibly kill any relationship potential. Here are 4 awkward dating moments and 4 ways to avoid or recover from them with class… Nobody is 100% fresh as a daisy all of the time, but there’s a huge difference between someone smelling not-so-fresh and someone’s smell making you feel nauseous.

If you find yourself on a date or in an intimate situation with a potential love-interest who isn’t fresh as a daisy, it’s super important to offer a solution not just a criticism in regards to their B.O. For bad breath, offer gum or a mint and have one yourself to avoid any awkwardness. For bad body odor, if you’re on a daytime date and doing something active like hiking, your date will probably sweat and possibly smell. You’re working out for goodness sake!

If your love-interest is rude to the waitstaff during a dinner date, for example, mention a personal connection to show why it’s important for you to be friendly and polite. Maybe you were a server and you remember how you were treated or maybe you are friends with the waitstaff at that particular restaurant. You having a personal connection to the person or people your love-interest might be being rude to, should hopefully make them more aware of their less than polite behavior.

This has happened to the best of us! It’s the end of your date. You had a great time but aren’t quite sure if your potential love-interest in interested. If you are not interested in a goodnight kiss and would rather a hug goodbye, approach with your arms out and head turned to the side so it’s clearer how you’d like to end the evening. If you are interested in a smooch, direct eye contact and arms down at your sides, holding your love-interest’s hand