The feeling of impressing on a first date can make you overly prepared, go overboard, and make some mistakes which will pose as a turn-off for your date. Because you are over-excited; you end up making some little mistakes that can’t be overlooked.
Some of the time, you have talked to your friends about this new person and they will in-turn chip in one or two pieces of advice on what to do, how to dress, things to say, how to act, and all whatnot.
So you are now going for your date with all that your friends advised you to do, and on reaching for your date, it turns out to be the opposite thereby ending on a bad note.
Going on a first date with that person shouldn’t be something to really fuss about. Before going on a date, it is expected you should know the basics about the person, likes and dislikes, etc. These things are essential to having a good and a ‘look-forward to next time’ kind of date.
You don’t want to scare away that person on a first date, do you?. Here, the first impression actually counts. Not knowing what to do on a first date can be very draining. It’s hard deciding what to wear, how to look, how to talk, and how not to, it’s all in the head.
Trust me, it’s a handful. But not to worry, I got you covered, I’ll be sharing with you a few basic things you should do on the first date that will earn you a second one.
Here are 7 Important Things To Do On A First Date:
1. Appearance
You are going out with this person for the first time or maybe it’s just officially the first date you are going to with your boyfriend. You don’t want to look like a scarecrow, do you?.
Your appearance matters a lot. Dress in such a way that will cause a jaw drop but still be able to shut. of course, you will want him to find you attractive. For example: Don’t look like you are going for a ball. It’s a date, something simple and classy. You shouldn’t appear too serious.
2. Ask Questions
You have to know what questions to ask to keep the conversation going. Be able to hold conversations and ask questions even if it sounds silly. Your aim is to keep the conversation going, so the date wouldn’t be a boring one. Try also to be funny, make jokes if you can. It helps as ice breakers too.
Couples who are not able to keep conversations on a first date tend to believe that either their partner is boring or they are the boring ones. It’s a date, it’s an opportunity to know more about the other person. Don’t be shy to ask the questions you want to.
3. Look Into Their Eyes
I know the feeling of being on a first date with that person can bring butterflies and when you are finally seated in front of that person, a sudden shyness comes. But I’m telling you, no matter how shy you feel, try to maintain eye contact when he is talking to you. Don’t always be looking in the opposite direction or down at your glass of wine, into space, or stuck on your ice cream cup.
Don’t always be looking into space. Just try to maintain that eye contact while he’s talking to you and while you are talking to him. It sends a “confident person” message and that you are enjoying the conversation.
4. Don’t be Distracted
Oftentimes, you might get carried away with your phone or constantly checking your phone or watch in some cases pressing your phone when he’s talking to you. It’s a date, everything else has to be suspended to focus on your date for that time.
Constantly pressing your phone or checking it sends a message of “you are not interested’ to your date. Or checking the time, if you keep checking the time, he will feel like you have somewhere more important than the date.
5. Avoid Mentioning Your Ex
Always referring to your ex on your first date spells out you are either trying to compare or that you are still hung up on him or you have still not fully moved on. No one wants to be on a date with someone who is clearly not over their ex. It’s like an insult.
6. Don’t Be Late
This can never be overemphasized. Some persons form the habit of keeping their date waiting. because it’s believed that the man has to wait for you. But don’t hinge on it just to purposely keep your date waiting.if its someone who likes to always keep to time. Next time you are going on that first date, keep to time.
7. Be Calm
Remember that it’s not exactly about where you go, but how well you were able to handle the date. You have to make it fun. Very important. Don’t talk too much, allow him to talk. Try not to be a chatterbox. Talk and let him talk too.
Bonus Tip:
It is very essential to find out what your date likes before going on a date.
Don’t be in an uncomfortable dress, just to impress. Because in the end, you might end up being so all about the outfit than your date.
So here it is. With these Basic tips, going on that first date wouldn’t be a trouble. Go out there and be yourself and don’t be a boring date!.
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