Woman Walks Out of First Date After Man's "Casual" Dress Code Deception

• Rachel Anderson from Oregon was told to dress casually for a first date, like for a "lounge day at home."
• She arrived in sweatpants and sneakers, only to find her date formally dressed and taking her to a high-end restaurant.
• Feeling intentionally embarrassed and underdressed, she immediately turned around and left the date without sitting down.
• Anderson blocked the man, stating he showed his true colors by trying to "humble" her, and she refused to tolerate such behavior.
• Psychology expert Roxy Zarrabi, Psy.D., identifies such controlling and boundary-disrespecting actions as red flags, often used to test a person's tolerance.

Why It Matters: Trust your instincts; red flags like intentional embarrassment signal disrespect and control early in dating.