TikTok Creator @khakibrwn Goes Viral With ‘Uninfluenced’ First Date Advice — 16.9 Million Views and Counting
A TikTok creator who goes by @khakibrwn has struck a nerve with millions of viewers by acting out how he would handle a first date as a man who claims he hasn’t been shaped by social media dating stereotypes. His video, captioned “Dinner edition #fyp #funny #firstdate #men #trending,” had amassed 16.9 million views as of publication.
Paying the Bill, Ordering Drinks, and Sharing Food
In a series of skits, the creator walks through common first-date scenarios. When the check arrives, he states plainly that because he asked her out, paying is his responsibility. Asked whether they could order drinks, he responds that he wouldn’t hesitate to make a good time a “better” time.
On the topic of sharing food — often a point of friction in modern dating discourse — he demonstrates zero hesitation. He also enacts his reaction when a date reveals she enjoys both Marvel and DC universes, along with video games: he simply respects her interests rather than debating or gatekeeping.
Dessert, Curfews, and Honest Communication
The skit continues through dessert (he doesn’t mind if she orders it), then moves to the post-dinner moment. If both parties agree they had a good time, they make plans together. He emphasizes respecting the date’s curfew or time to get home, and closes by saying he would communicate honestly and ask directly whether she wants to meet again.
Reaction: ‘Bare Minimum’ or Blueprint?
Comments on the video were split. Many users labeled the behavior the “bare minimum” of expectations on a first date. Others praised the creator for modeling respectful, straightforward dating conduct despite claiming to avoid internet influence. One commenter summed up the sentiment:
“People have forgotten the point of dating; to actually find someone who they enjoy being around.”
The video, set to “Bell Sound/Temple/Gone/About 10 minutes(846892)” by yulu-ism project, continues to circulate across TikTok’s For You Page, fueling ongoing conversation about what baseline courtesy looks like in modern dating.
Image Credit: TikTok | @khakibrwn
