Dance-related #1: Things I never, ever, EVER want to hear leads say

I am no dance etiquette pro, but these are just a few pet peeves, in no particular order, from a follow's perspective, collected over almost 3 years of social dance experience.

1. "Would you like to try?"
It is not uncommon for newer leads to approach me and ask in this fashion. However, what I hear is "Hi, I'm not very good and I really don't expect you to be either." Alrighty then. I'll give you 5%, since after all, you're only asking me to "try." Asking in this manner sets a negative tone for the dance before it even begins. If you would like to disclose that it is your first time or you are fairly new, then just say so. But ask me if I would like to dance. Do not ask me if I'd like to "try."
(Quick edit/note: This is different than "Hi, I'm new, would you like to dance?" or "Hey, this is my third time and I'm still not entirely sure what I'm doing." Those statements are more than valid and don't make any assumptions that my dancing isn't good. I'm objecting to the particular phrasing "would you like to try?" because of the "you" focus of it.)

2. "Can I give you some advice on your dancing?" (or other non-safety issue unsolicited feedback, at a social dance)
Immediately, that suggests to me that you did not enjoy our dance. If that is the case, ignorance is bliss; I'd rather not know. Even if that's not the case, just knowing that you were thinking about something I was doing incorrectly during our dance will make me self-conscious for the rest of the evening. I'm there to have fun—unless I'm like, clamping your right leg and completely cutting off circulation or something else dangerous, just let me have fun and keep your mouth shut. I take classes to learn/get feedback. Social dances are supposed to be fun.

3. "We are about to begin a 4 minute relationship." (Or anything else implying that it is anything more than a dance)
If I don't know you, this is awkward. If you're twice my age, this is creepy. Odds are good, I did not say yes because I'm sexually attracted to you. It's just a dance. Two people (hopefully) connecting to the music together. It's supposed to be fun. Don't make it uncomfortable.

4. "What other moves do you know?" (maybe not a "never, ever, ever" thing, but not a question I like to be asked)
I focus on following well, not cataloging every move that a lead has ever led with me. I can show you an inside turn, an outside turn, and the cuddle in East Coast swing. Beyond that, I do not remember what the lead was doing... I was just following/dancing. Sorry!

5. "Do you know the pretzel?"
...I eat pretzels...
(Pretzel usually results in more ow than fun. Let's not and not even say we did, either.)

6. "You're supposed to turn... remember?" (in lessons, usually)
For the most part, I don't "remember" to turn. I follow what you lead. If I don't feel the lead, and I'm trying to follow as honestly as possible because it's a class, I won't turn. If any part of it is my error, the error is not me "forgetting." The only time I "remember" to turn is when it's 4 in the morning and I'm also having to remember to stand up and to stay awake.