First date should not be a terrifying experience but it should be
something exciting that will create good memories. Most people who are
preparing for this special day are always anxious because they do not
want this special event to turn into a disaster. Achieving success on your first date is not as difficult as you think it is if you know how.
Here are some tips to achieve success on your first date:
Do not expect too much. The number one source of disappointment is
expecting too much. It is not about lowering your standards but it is
about setting realistic expectations to avoid disappointment. Sometimes
we fall into the trap of expecting our dates to be someone we want them
to be and then get frustrated if they are not. You are trying to mold
them to fit into your “ideal mate” standard than trying to discover
their different traits that might be better than what you set as ideal.
The less expectation you have of others, the more you can accept who
they really are, and the happier you will be on your date. To achieve
success on your first date, set realistic expectations.
Decide where to go on your first date. For men, you should decide
where to go and take into consideration the preference of your lady
date. Ladies, it is polite to take into consideration the capacity of
your male date. Choosing the right place for your date is another key to
achieve success on your first date. It is best to pick a low key or
casual place for your date to avoid too much pressure and the
surrounding is ideal for a good conversation. Coffee shop is still a
good place for first date where you both can talk casually. Avoid going
too cheap like fast foods and avoid too extravagant places that you
cannot afford because you might end up eating the cheapest list on the
menu. Be realistic and be creative.
Dress better than usual. This is your first date and of course you
have to create a good lasting impression. Do not neglect your hygiene
and you should smell good. Wear clean and ironed clothes, clean finger
nails, well kept hair and polished shoes. Wear something new, a new
shirt, a new dress or a new bag. It doesn’t have to be expensive but
making an effort to wear something special on your first date will make
her or him feel special too. Achieving success on your first date should
start with your looks or appearance.
Listen and do not talk too much. Do not fall into the trap of talking
too much about yourself, stop talking once in a while and listen to
what your date is saying. It is a conversation not a monologue so you
have to give him/her the chance to talk and listen. Choose light topics
for your conversation, first date is not the time to talk about exes and
heartaches, it should be light and fun. Having great conversation is
another key to achieve success on your first date.
With good planning and being yourself, there is a high chance that
you will achieve success on your first date. If you are running out of
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