What is the signature technique Mercedes Jackson uses to handle first date fails?

I focus on turning a first date fail into a story, not a setback.

My signature technique is:

• Pay attention to the red flag in real time (like someone “flexing” badly or admitting they self-sabotage on purpose)
• Clock it without arguing or fixing it
• Finish the date gracefully, then take it as data: don’t rationalize it away, just don’t go back.

Want help breaking down a specific first date fail you’ve had?