Here are some tips that could help you make
the best of your evening!
Where do you take your date? Coffee, dinner or a drink is preferable to
watching a movie or attending a concert, where conversation will prove
difficult. This is a good occasion to get to know the other person.
It's a sign of goodwill to gift your date
something small and not too patronizing like flowers, a bar or box of
chocolate or a bottle of wine.
Be punctual! Being late is not a good sign.
It could reflect a lack of respect for another's time unless you have a
genuine reason. Inform the person before hand if possible.
Try to look
your best; you have nothing to lose and everything to gain. Clean your
fingernails and see that your hair is neat. Your clothes should be ironed
and shoes cleaned and polished.
See that you do not reek of perfume. Just
a dab will do, a good smell is a turn on.
Don't keep talking about
yourself. Let your date also pitch in! It's a good idea to anticipate what
you have in common, so the conversation doesn't lull too often.
You don't
have to agree with everything your date says, but arguing aggressively is
just out. Offer suggestions, communicate your ideas, but don't put down
the other person.
Be calm and confident. In case you are nervous,
exercising your sense of humour is a great idea as it will help to break
the ice.
One of the biggest date faux pas is staring
at someone in the vicinity who is drop-dead gorgeous. A quick glance is
okay. Try to maintain eye contact with your date as far as possible.
Use courtesy and thoughtfulness right from consulting your date while
selecting menu to choice of venue. Flirting is fine. But avoid making
raunchy sexual references, demands for another date, or requests for a
detailed schedule of social activities and availability.
Be a little precautious and don't keep your
expectations high. In fact think you are meeting a friend rather than a
potential boyfriend or girlfriend. And have fun!
