Dating Dos and Don’ts

First Date Rules You Should Know

 

The First Date

 

Heading out on a first date can be nerve-racking and many people forget the proper rules of etiquette when they’re nervous, opting to ramble on and on without a regard for the other person’s feelings. The success of your first date ultimately depends on your ability to show your best self and to package yourself in a way that’s desirable to the other person. Below are some tips to help!

Show Up On Time

There’s no such thing as being fashionably late when it comes to a first date. When and how you choose to show up can impact the relationship from the beginning. You also have to consider that showing up late can lead the other person into panic mode that they may have been stood up.

Put Your Phone Away

One of the rudest things you can do on a first date is to constantly check your messages and accept phone calls from friends or clients. When you go on a date, be prepared to put your phone away and pay attention to the person sitting across from you.

Address Awkwardness

There are going to be awkward moments on your first date and instead of trying to combat this feeling, address it. Let the other person know that even though this is awkward, you have a feeling that things will get better.

Be Honest About Needs

Some blogs will tell you to take what you can get on a first date, but we beg to differ. Be honest and upfront about your needs and what you hope to get from a future relationship. That means discussing why you went on this date or what you think should happen.

Don’t Judge Too Much

We all take first impressions seriously and it’s easy to become judgmental when you see your date for the first time. Even if you don’t like the outfit he or she is wearing or there’s something physically unattractive about them, don’t automatically assume that things won’t work out. There’s a possibility that a great person is sitting in front of you but you aren’t seeing the whole picture.

Ready to head out on your first date now? Make sure you follow the rules outlined above to ensure you’re not selling yourself short. It’s easy to lose sight of what’s important and to feel nervous when going out, but confidence and honesty are key ingredients to success.