First Impression:
Advice for That First Date
By Lawrence Andrews
First dates are tough situations. Oftentimes,
they can end up being painfully awkward. So
what do you do?
What follows are a list of dating tips to
help you and your date get started on the
right foot:
- Try not to meet at each other's
houses and try to drive yourself. This
is so that if you want to end the date
early, you won't be trapped. This also
helps avoid the impulse to invite your
date in or not. Also, having your own
car means you don't have to worry about
your safety; your date won't know where
you live and this avoids a date turning
into some bad stalking nightmare.
- Try to keep the date as simple as possible.
First dates can bring on jittery nerves.
Jittery nerves and complicated plans do
not mix. Just make it easy and enjoyable.
- Men, try ending the date first and
do it politely, though make sure that
you show you're interested. This will
make you stand out.
- Women, don't wear anything provocative
or too sexy. This sounds like an old cliché
but first impressions last. Your date
won't know anything about you except for
how you look and how you behave. He will
take you at face value and giving him
the wrong impression on what sort of person
you are is not something you want to do.
- Try and wear clothing that makes you
confident and that you are comfortable
wearing. It will be uncomfortable enough
without worrying about that tightness
around you waist or the itchy necktie.
- Men, try to be specific about where
you are going for the date. This will
make the entire affair more comfortable
and it prepares your date for what to
expect and what to wear. Wearing a cocktail
dress to a fast food joint is definitely
out!
- Ask your date about himself/herself.
A healthy interest in getting to know
your date is a good sign to show him/her.
This means that you want to learn about
him/her and think of your date as an interesting
person. Remember, the most interesting
conversationalists are those who ask about
others. Great topics are work, hobbies
and sports. Just keep it light and conversational.
- Try not to overdo the perfume or the
cologne. Too strong and the scent can
be quite distracting. It's very hard to
complete an evening out with your date
dazed by the smell.
- Mouthwash is important. Also, brush
your teeth and bring a couple of mints
if you're eating out.
- And always remember... have fun and
be yourself!
About The Author:
Lawrence Andrews is an ePublisher, software
developer, consultant, and author of numerous
books. Visit his Private Label Content
and Software site at http://www.lmamedia.com
for more information about Dating Do's
and Dont's.
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