Don’t Make These Mistakes on Your First Date!

Preparing for a first date can be nerve-wracking.

You want to be able to impress your date, but at the same time, you wouldn’t want to look like you’re too eager or trying too hard. You want to leave a good enough impression to hopefully get that second date.

If you want your first date to go well, here are some things that you should avoid doing:

1. Not Following the Dress Code

People say that it’s best to dress like yourself on your first date. To some extent, this is true. But you also need to be conscious of how appropriate your attire is for your first date.

If you’re the kind who likes to dress up to your Sunday’s best, then pick a restaurant that follows the same dress code. If you like dressing down, then pick a date activity that lets you do so.

2. Arriving Late

Being punctual is an absolute must on dates. You simply never know if your date is the type to hate waiting or not.

Even if your date is considerate enough to understand why you’re late, it’s never a good impression.

Being punctual often means you’re consistent and reliable. If you don’t show up on time, your date might get the impression you’re not the kind of person who sticks to their word.

It’s always best to get ready an hour early before your date. That way, you have enough travel time. So even though you’re caught up in traffic, at the very least you went out early.

3. Being too confident

They say confidence is the key to a successful date. Being too confident, however, might make you look arrogant and conceited.

You don’t have to overcompensate for the qualities you lack with confidence. Besides, you don’t have to be loud with your confidence.

Being secure and comfortable with yourself also counts as confidence. As long as you are being you, you’ll have no trouble proving your confidence.

4. Monopolizing the Conversation

It can be hard to find a common topic on your first date. Hence, you start off by talking more about yourself. That way, your date feels comfortable enough to open up about themself as well.

But you have to be careful in talking too much about yourself. Chances are, you’ll get carried away. This is sure to make your date lose interest in the conversation.

5. Checking Your Phone

It’s proper manners to place your phone face down when you’re having dinner with someone. Even better if you keep it in your pocket or in your bag.

When going on a date, you want to give your full attention to your date. You want to show them that you’re interested in getting to know them better.

Your phone’s notifications might disrupt your conversations. Even if you put it on silent mode, it’s no good to constantly check up on your notifications.

Ending the Date with a Good Note

First dates are a brief introduction to your potential partner. If you want to know more about them, you have to impress them enough to get a second date.

It’s not that hard to pull up some basic manners and etiquette. As long as you behave like a decent human being, getting through a first date should be no problem.