What You Need to Know Before Going On That First Date

2022-09-05T08:00:13+00:00

By Bede

Going on a first date with someone you like can determine if you will eventually have a chance with them. If you hit it off on your first date, chances are that you will definitely set up another date to see each other again. So, ladies, get ready to make your first date a hit. Who knows? He might just put a ring on it later on.An important thing you need to know is that a first date is meant to make an impression. First impression, they say, lasts longer. Whatever you do on your first date can either make or mar your relationship with your date.

How to Make a Good First Impression on Your First Date

1. Do not keep him waiting or stand him up

Whether you are going to the venue of your date by yourself or he is sending a chauffeur to pick you up, please be on time. If for any reason you will be running late, call or text to inform him on time. Do not keep him waiting.Be polite to whoever he is sending to pick you up and talk less during the ride. If you unavoidably can’t make it to the date, take a rain check and reschedule early enough. It is a very bad impression to stand him up or cancel on him when he is already at the venue.

2. Be modest in your dressing

Avoid being sexually suggestive. You don’t want to send the wrong message to him.

3. Order what you can afford

This doesn’t mean you will be the one paying for your meal. It simply means you are being responsible.Better still, you can order what he orders. If your date is ordering a soft drink or a bottle of water, do not go ahead and order a bottle of wine.

4. Order what you can eat

Your first date isn’t a time to start trying out that food you have been eyeing on the Internet.Stick to the food you know. Otherwise, you might end up with an upset stomach or an allergy problem. And you don’t want your first date to turn sour.

5. Stay focused

Don’t get divided attention. Put your phone away and have a real discussion with him.Ask him questions about himself to keep the conversation going.Take note of the little details about him. Compliment him. Tell him what you like about him. It could be his dressing, his voice, his smile or other things.Talk about yourself and answer his questions about you too. Be a good listener.

6. Be yourself and don’t complicate things

It’s okay to be nervous on your first date. In fact, you can admit it.Be yourself. Do not make up stories about yourself or say what you are not. Honesty will help you go a long way.And you don’t have to complicate things by asking questions like: “Where is this heading?”, or “Where does this leave us?”. Questions like these might make you sound desperate.It’s a first date. Live in the moment and enjoy yourself.After your first date, if you like him, you could follow up with a text. Tell him you had a great time and that you would like to do this again some other time. Ajimuda Evelyn is a writer, poet and blogger. She is a creative who brings imaginations alive.