<div><p>You may have heard your friend warn you about the dangers of spaghetti after returning from a first date. It can be truly awkward and super messy to eat certain foods in front of someone you're meeting one-on-one for the first time. </p><p>Eating soup or pho might splash your date, sushi would would make you look like an unattractive chipmunk, and anything with garlic is an automatic no-no. I know what you're thinking: "That cancels out most of the foods I like, then! Might as well go for coffee and be done with it!"</p><p>Food is wonderful. You must have food. We've picked out 10 fool-proof foods you will not only enjoy, but will look great eating them.</p><p><strong>1. Rice Dishes</strong></p><p>Skip noodles of any kind. Trust me, it's not going to go well. Rice is a beautiful alternative! You can order a risotto, steamed rice, or fried rice and it will be just grand. </p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/IMG_0704.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/IMG_0704_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/IMG_0704_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/IMG_0704_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Food.com</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p><strong>2. Bow Tie Pasta</strong></p><p>Most pastas are out, but bow tie pasta is probably the cutest thing you could eat. It's easy to stab with your fork and usually has a light sauce to decrease the messy factor. </p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/large_50231.jpg" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Campbells</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><p><strong>3. Appetizers or Tapas of Any Kind</strong></p><p>Bite-size items are the way to go, because it leaves a lot of room for chatting. A cheese platter paired with wine is a lot of fun to share too! Just be careful of items that contain onions or garlic.</p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/cheese-platter-133.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/cheese-platter-133_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Honestly Yum</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p><strong>4. Salad</strong></p><p>Leafy greens are a go-to because they're likely going to be the healthiest thing on the menu. Also, salad is likely the messiest thing you can eat and still look great. Just be careful of getting bits stuck in your teeth. </p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/arugula-salad.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/arugula-salad_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/arugula-salad_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/arugula-salad_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/arugula-salad_GH_content_850px.jpg 850w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/arugula-salad_GH_content_950px.jpg 950w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/arugula-salad_GH_content_1050px.jpg 1050w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/arugula-salad_GH_content_1150px.jpg 1150w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/arugula-salad_GH_content_1250px.jpg 1250w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/arugula-salad_GH_content_1350px.jpg 1350w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/arugula-salad_GH_content_1450px.jpg 1450w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/arugula-salad_GH_content_1550px.jpg 1550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/arugula-salad_GH_content_1630px.jpg 1630w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Reader's Digest</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p><strong>5. Thin-Crust Gourmet Pizza</strong></p><p>No hands allowed here! You'll want to order your fancy Mediterranean-style pizza and eat it with a knife and fork. Trust me, you'll impress your date. </p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/thin-crust-pizza.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/thin-crust-pizza_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/thin-crust-pizza_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Fearless Homemaker</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p><p><strong>6. Steak, Chicken, or Salmon With Side Veggies</strong></p><p>This is the ultimate winner. A classic meal of protein and crisp green beans or asparagus on the side will be easy for you to cut up into small pieces and eat with ease. </p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/meat-veg-steak-greenbeans-DSC_0006--9--1280a--1-.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/meat-veg-steak-greenbeans-DSC_0006--9--1280a--1-_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/meat-veg-steak-greenbeans-DSC_0006--9--1280a--1-_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/meat-veg-steak-greenbeans-DSC_0006--9--1280a--1-_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/meat-veg-steak-greenbeans-DSC_0006--9--1280a--1-_GH_content_850px.jpg 850w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/meat-veg-steak-greenbeans-DSC_0006--9--1280a--1-_GH_content_950px.jpg 950w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/meat-veg-steak-greenbeans-DSC_0006--9--1280a--1-_GH_content_1050px.jpg 1050w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/meat-veg-steak-greenbeans-DSC_0006--9--1280a--1-_GH_content_1150px.jpg 1150w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/meat-veg-steak-greenbeans-DSC_0006--9--1280a--1-_GH_content_1250px.jpg 1250w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Savoring Time in the Kitchen</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p><strong>7. Burger Sliders</strong></p><p>Regular-size burgers are out. Grease and toppings will drip out onto your plate or lap and everything will be horrible forever. Opt for the small version of the burger: the slider.</p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/IMG_7962.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/IMG_7962_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>Keyword Suggest</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p><strong>8. Cake or Pie</strong></p><p>Anything chocolate is always a winner on a date. If you can find a fudge cheesecake with whipping cream and caramel drizzle? Order it. It shall be delicious and ye shall not fail in the eating of it if you are careful. </p><div><figure><amp-img src="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/Fudge-Brownie-No-Bake-Cheesecake-Piece.jpg" srcset="https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/Fudge-Brownie-No-Bake-Cheesecake-Piece_GH_content_550px.jpg 550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/Fudge-Brownie-No-Bake-Cheesecake-Piece_GH_content_650px.jpg 650w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/Fudge-Brownie-No-Bake-Cheesecake-Piece_GH_content_750px.jpg 750w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/Fudge-Brownie-No-Bake-Cheesecake-Piece_GH_content_850px.jpg 850w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/Fudge-Brownie-No-Bake-Cheesecake-Piece_GH_content_950px.jpg 950w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/Fudge-Brownie-No-Bake-Cheesecake-Piece_GH_content_1050px.jpg 1050w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/Fudge-Brownie-No-Bake-Cheesecake-Piece_GH_content_1150px.jpg 1150w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/Fudge-Brownie-No-Bake-Cheesecake-Piece_GH_content_1250px.jpg 1250w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/Fudge-Brownie-No-Bake-Cheesecake-Piece_GH_content_1350px.jpg 1350w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/Fudge-Brownie-No-Bake-Cheesecake-Piece_GH_content_1450px.jpg 1450w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/Fudge-Brownie-No-Bake-Cheesecake-Piece_GH_content_1550px.jpg 1550w, https://www.shared.com/content/images/2017/03/Fudge-Brownie-No-Bake-Cheesecake-Piece_GH_content_1630px.jpg 1630w" sizes="89vw" title="" alt="" height="9" width="16" layout="responsive"></amp-img><figcaption class="op-vertical-center"><cite>A Dash of Sanity</cite></figcaption></figure></div><p>Share with anyone you know going on a date soon! I bet they'd appreciate it.</p><p><!-- [invalid-shortcode] --></p></div>