Next week is known as “First Date Week” as it’s the week in which the most first dates take place. So you’d be prepared I thought that I’d highlight seven important things to remember about the first date.
Keep It Short - You don’t want to be stuck with someone who’s a bore. So meet for drink after work or a coffee during your lunch break. Wednesday is a good day as it’s a break in the week and if you do get on you can suggest that you meet again on Saturday. That way you don’t have to wait ten days before your second date.
Be Decisive - Most women like a man who knows what he’s doing and takes charge. So guys you must choose the place you’re going to meet. If you want to give her a say, then you should suggest two places and ask her which one she’d prefer. But always try and come across as decisive and confident.
Dress To Please - Wear clothes that are appropriate for where you’re going. But make sure they can see that you made an effort for them. And try and be on time. There’s nothing worse than having to wait wondering if you’ve been stood up. So try not to make them go through that.
Smile When You Meet - Show you’re pleased to see them. Greet them with a beaming smile that lights up your eyes. Do not shake hands, this is a date not a business meeting. Say hello and touch them gently on their upper arm with the palm of your hand.
Show That You’re Interested in Them - It’s always best to talk about the things that interest them not the ones that interest you. You must listen to what they tell you and follow their line of conversation. Generally when you meet someone for the first time they are happy to talk about five things: whereabouts they live; their interests (such as music, films and what they do in their spare time); holidays; their job and what’s going on in the world (the weather, the place you’re in, etc).
You’ll need to tell them a bit about yourself, but don’t brag or make them feel inferior. Even though you’re probably a bit nervous, try and talk slowly and look at their face. And when they talk look at their eyes, down to their mouth and back to their eyes. This is called the flirting triangle. Do not look around the room as though you are bored.
Give The a Compliment - When you’re on the first date you should always give them a compliment as soon as you can. Even something simple like “you look really great” or “you look much better than your photo” when you first meet them.
Say Goodbye in Style - if you want to see them again agree a date and time before you part. Guys always try and kiss her on the cheek or lips, otherwise she’ll think you don’t fancy her.
Good luck, Peter
