HOW TO GHOST PROPERLY

Even if your date felt like you were the audience at a (terrible) one-man show, you should reach out within a day to say thanks but no thanks. “Ignoring the person is really poor etiquette,” says Mencel. Simply send a text wishing them well (unless they were rude or made you feel uncomfortable; then feel free to go dark). If you’re ignored, send one (yes, just one) touchbase text. If you don’t hear back, restrain yourself from calling them out— their silence is not personal. “A lot of people don’t know how to let others down nicely,” says Mencel. “They don’t like confrontation.” Finally, if your night went really well (like, “Good morning” well) and you want to hang out more, just ask. If not, a simple “It was wonderful; thank you” in person or via text will suffice.