Los Angeles model walks out on date over table-side dental hygiene incident

Dates can be unpredictable, for better or worse. A 25-year-old model from Los Angeles, Rachel Uzeta, learned this firsthand. Full of hope for a pleasant evening, she ended the date after just a few minutes. The reason? According to Rachel, her companion made an unforgivable mistake that immediately turned her off.

It was supposed to be a pleasant occasion and perhaps a chance for a budding romance. Rachel Uzeta, a 25-year-old model from Los Angeles, went to meet an unfamiliar man with high hopes. However, she didn't expect the date to be a total flop from the outset. Disgusted and disappointed, she left the restaurant after just a few minutes.

I'm not kidding, I just left a date because the man took out his dental appliance at the table – Rachel admitted in a short video she posted online.

Rachel, who shared her story in a brief TikTok video, explained that the sight of saliva stretching from the man's mouth was enough to completely lose interest. Without a word, she left the table, pretending to go to the bathroom, and then went home. A moment later, she sent a message saying she was not interested in continuing the acquaintance.

Although the man tried to find out what went wrong, Rachel decided to end the conversation and stopped responding. Interestingly, the man still writes to her, even though he receives no replies.

Although Rachel admitted that her way of ending the date was not ideal, she stated that she could not ignore her "disgust".

The entire situation sparked a lively discussion about modern dating and expectations of partners. Some netizens agreed with her, claiming that her partner's behaviour was indeed inappropriate.

He could have at least done it in the bathroom, not in front of you – commented one netizen.

Some defended the man, arguing that such behaviour shouldn't be considered a faux pas.

Rachel's story fits well into a broader discussion about modern dating and the challenges faced by people looking for love. Social media is increasingly filled with conversations about how small habits or inappropriate behaviours can ruin chances for relationship development. Examples include being late, being rude to restaurant staff, or excessive phone use during dates.

Australian relationship coach Louanne Ward recently sparked a debate on whether women are more likely than men to work on themselves to improve their chances of finding a partner. As she noted, women are more likely to take responsibility for their mistakes in relationships and learn from their experiences, while men tend to avoid responsibility and blame others for relationship failures.

Ward also emphasised that the responsibility for a successful relationship lies on both sides, and an important element is the awareness of one's flaws and habits that may be unacceptable to the other person.

The incident that happened to Rachel Uzeta has caused a stir online and divided users into two groups – those who support her reaction and those who believe she overreacted. Regardless of which side to take, the story prompts reflection on how small, seemingly insignificant gestures can impact our relationships and perception of others.