First Date Dos and Don'ts
First dates are very nerve racking and often leave us shy, silent and with no
chance of getting a second one because we weren't prepared for this one. Here
are some pointers to help you get the best start and make a good impression.
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1. Be on time - The last thing you want to do is make a bad impression on your
date. If you are late they will think that you don't care and worse still might
not hang around for you to turn up.
2. Make your partner feel comfortable - We all feel like a bag of nerves on our
first date with someone; so by making them feel comfortable you will also be
able to relax and enjoy yourself.
3. Be an interesting date - The worse thing you can do is turn up for a date
with someone then sit there all night and not talk or worse still, talking and
not making sense or having nothing good to talk about.
4. Laugh at their jokes - Even if you have heard the joke 100 times or more (or
it just isn't funny at all) laughing along with them will make them feel you
are interested in them.
5. Keep the conversation alive - That dreaded silence when no one knows what
to say can seem to last for a life time and will make both of you think the other
is boring. Jot down a few questions you would like to ask. Practicing for the
date can make all the difference and once you have started the rest will just
follow. Here are a few conversation starters you could use.
6. Take an interest in them - Listen to them when they are talking. Be interested
in what they have to say and show how interested you are by asking them questions
about what they like to do etc..
7. Take them somewhere unique - First dates don't just have to be about going
to the cinema or to a restaurant for a nice meal. You will make a longer, lasting
impression if you are imaginative with your date.
8. Be confident - Confidence says a lot about a person. Being more confident
will help you get through that first date with ease.
9. Be yourself - You won't fool anyone by pretending to be someone you are not.
Also if you want to continue seeing them, the real you will come out eventually
and they may no longer be interested.
10. Most importantly - STAY SAFE. Check out our guide to dating safely
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