A first date can feel like a casual conversation over coffee or dinner, but people are often paying attention to much more than what the other person is saying. Sometimes, without even planning to, they observe how their date reacts to small situations, handles a difference of opinion or responds when something doesn’t go according to plan. These little moments can reveal more about compatibility than a perfectly rehearsed introduction. Interestingly, many people do these things without even recognising that they are testing the other person. Here are five common examples.

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