Things that are endearing when you know someone might be offputting when you don’t know then. Faking it when you are with someone is definitely not the way but showing some restraint with some of the more unique character traits when you get to know someone can be helpful at times.
On one hand true, on the other hand awkward flirtation isn’t such a situation. I’m married to someone I started talking to with a stupid pickup line aimed at her and another woman at the same time. Be a curated version of yourself