Would you say this was a red flag on a date?

Looks a bit naff walking and eating. Something teens do while munching on a Greggs pie. But a bit intense to insist you sit down. Maybe he was a bit embarrassed.

I agree sort of odd date. If it’s something people like doing though, go for it. Doesn’t bother me personally. My own standards is I would not do this. Third date means I would expect to share a kiss. Bad breath from the sandwich wafting over me would turn me off completely. All I could think about is the triangle they just consumed and food stuck in their teeth. No thanks.

Another one here who doesn't see the problem with eating whilst walking.

He was being controlling which is a red flag.

Then when I see the responses on here, it might able an education issue (being so intolerant to others is also a lack of manners).

Omg, I have never heard that it is rude or bad manners to eat while walking. I have done it plenty of times and ate while walking to a meeting with a colleague a few weeks back and now wonder if he thought I was really rude. How have I got to my mid 40s without knowing this? Saying that, I am probably not going to stop now.

Op take no notice of the ridiculous responses.
Don’t know where people get the idea it’s rude/bad mannered/blah blah to walk while eating.
It would be bad mannered or impolite eating with your mouth open, throwing litter ect…

His insistence on you sitting down and not taking NO for an answer is what is RUDE, DISRESPECTFUL,CONTROLLING BEHAVIOUR! Definitely a red flag.

For anyone who thinks eating outside is bad mannered I’m going to assume you’ve never been to a theme park/festival or even had a picnic ffs get a grip.

Same

No you haven't, people are being bloody ridiculous. I can think of no good reason why it should be considered bad mannered or uncouth - that's just snobbish nonsense which MN just loves a bit (lot) of.

Fwiw, I'd have asked you once just to make sure you weren't just feeling too awkward to ask about having a sit & then just left it cos you're an adult woman, not a sodding toddler who's at risk of choking.

Bare* (as in without tools) not 'bear' (as in a large mammal). 'Bear hands' implies she has claws and fur.

There is nothing wrong with you. These responses are brutal and unfair which is typical. If he felt pushy to you, take it as a red flag.

I thought the same - I’d have binned you off for that.

OP eating in public is very much a no-no to many people in the UK. They aren't making it up - although there is the usual MN over exaggeration from some. I was brought up not to do it and my DC don't. Maybe your date felt the same way? Although insisting you sit to eat in the way you have stated was OTT. But then I'd find popping out an uneaten sandwich mid-date a bit strange too TBH

I'll of to remember that.

That all said, I do snack and go but it's maybe easier in the Big Smoke where you're less likely to run into someone you know.

I'll out myself as a bloke here but it's not wholly relevant... it has just belatedly occurred to me that it's not quite the done thing to grab a bit at Pret and eat it while on the go... You don't see others in the high street do it much - actually tbf the Pret breakfast bap really was mucky, the egg might spill out.

You don't see other people eating as they walk along. Depends what it is, a choc bar maybe is normal. Celebs don't get snapped eating as it looks bad. It might undermine your brand a bit. I know one shouldn't always be thinking like that, but on the other hand, it is a thing, if you were to bump into a work colleague while snacking... If you saw the boss doing that, might you not think worse of them?

It IS a red flag. Whatever people think of eating and walking is immaterial.

You need to be charming on a third date. Suggesting you find somewhere to sit while you eat is fine. Insisting you do so against your wishes is not charming.

I walk and eat becuase I sometimes I am hungry. But I am very aware that some people think it is very rude. I remember at college eating a saudage roll ina corridor to the absolute horror of my male friend. He was so shocked and embarressed for me 😂it was 25 years ago but i will never forget it.😂

Why? And how do you know it's a woman?

Why is it bad manners to walk and eat? I have never heard that

I wouldn’t like it. I eat while walking, billions of people do. I wouldn’t want to date the sort of person who thinks it’s bad manners or thinks it’s ok to insist I do anything at all when they don’t even know me.
throw him back in for the single women who also think eating whilst walking is something wicked

Don’t be a silly billy, Vi.

Let's just take a second here, can we please restrain from calling other women arseholes thank you

I didn't know this about not eating and walking OP. Learn something every day!

Jeez I didn’t think it was the best idea to eat and walk but that comment is a bit much!
Can we focus on more important questions like PP have said. What type of sandwich was it?
Please don’t delete for goading, I’m genuinely interested!

Patronising arsehole