How to have a great first date
Your first date can make or break you. If it is great, it leads to other dates, if it isn't, you are probably not going to see that person ever again. The following are some tips on how to have a great first date:
Tip one: Look great. As shallow as it seems, people do initially judge you off how you look. So, shower, smell nice, have clean teeth and good breath. Wear clothes that are stylish, and modest. Clean your car out if you are driving, etc. Make a good first impression by looking like the kind of person they would want to date.
Tip two: Give yourself time to talk. Sometimes people will go to a movie on their first date, and if the movie is bad they equate that with the date being bad. This is because there is no time to talk during a movie, so instead of the impression of the date being made by them, it is made by the movie. So, instead, try something else, like bowling, miniature golf, etc.
Tip three: Go in a group. For a first date, one of the best ways to avoid awkward moments or lulls in the conversation is to go with another couple or in a group. This works well because others are there to fill in the conversation. It is also safer as you have other people around in case the person you are on a date with turns out to be psycho.
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Tip four: Make plans, no surprises. For first dates it is best not to surprise your date. Let them know where you will be going and when. That way they can dress appropriately, and let you know if it is something they can't do, or hate doing. For example, if you are going to dinner, inform them of the restaurant of choice, that way, if it is say a steak house, and they are a vegetarian, they can tell you, or if it is seafood, and they hate fish, they can tell you. Surprises are only good if you know the person well enough to know they will like the surprise.
Tip five: Be on time, and ready. The first date is a good time to make a good impression, being late is not a good way to start out. If you are late, call and let them know. Also, make sure you have gas in your tank, and the tickets, money, etc. you need for the date. It can be very tacky to need to stop for gas, at the ATM, etc. It also makes your date wonder whether or not they should be offering to chip in. Rude! So, go ready, and get there on time.
Tip six: Be happy. If you have some terrible tragedy or problem befall you before you are supposed to go on your date, call and ask to reschedule. The embarrassment and disappointment of rescheduling is much better than going in a bad mood, or burdening this stranger (as you do not know them yet) with your problems. So, make sure your mood is good, and get out there and have fun.
Tip seven: Take things slow. Even if your first date goes really great, if you make out with them all night, or sleep with them, chance are you are going to give them a poor impression. Plus, you leave little physical excitement for future dates. A good night kiss, and a hug are as physical as you should get on a first date, even if you are feeling more. Be appropriate, and your date will understand your attraction, and not feel like you are using them, or only out to "get some."
Your first date is the first real impression that someone is going to have of you, so be polite, make conversation, be yourself, show your interests, but be courteous of theirs, and most importantly, have fun!
