First dates are romantic and realistic at the same time. It may be the first page of a perfect love story, or it can be somehow the intro of a horror movie.
So what you need to do on the first date to leave a good impression without faking it? Is there a formula for a perfect date?
The truth is, first date is like a mutual interview in a social undercover. You only have one shot. If you blow it, it’s very unlikely that there will be a second date.
That’s why before you ever plan your next date night out, you should know these dos and don’ts for the first date so that you can dominate the dating game while still be you.
Cool? Let’s get down to business.
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1. Preparation
- Do go with a good mindset. Have fun is the principle of any date. Don’t panic before a date.
- Do get a dating checklist to organize your preparations.
- Do get a list of conversation starters saved in your phone in case your date is really quite and hard to talk to.
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- Do make the first date at a public place like café or a park to ensure your security. Check out these perfect locations for the first date
- Do tell your friend or family where you are going for the date.
- Do arrange your work or family issues in advance. Don’t get caught up by them in a date.
- Do have a backup plan or exit plan.
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2. During The Date
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- Don’t be late.
- Don’t get mad instantly if your date is held up by traffic and shows up late
- Do smile even when you don’t know what to say.
- Don’t talk about your ex.
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- Do keep eye contact with your date, but don’t stare. That’s rude and creepy.
- Be approachable (even if you are extremely nervous). Smiling will help you to look less uptight.
- Don’t pretend to be someone that you are not.
- Don’t get drunk…It impairs your judgement.
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- Don’t offer too much personal information.
- Don’t black-mouth others.
- Don’t get distracted by others or even flirt with them.
- Don’t oblige yourself to stay if the date is not heading to the right direction.
- Do learn to listen. Don’t make it a one-man or one-woman show.
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- Don’t rush. Take it slow. Talking about when you want to get married or how many kids you want to have is usually not a good idea for the first date.
- Don’t have sex on the first night out.
Have you got any dating do and don’ts learned from the past? We love to hear that! Leave a comment down below!