First Date: Dos and Donts
Remember that you only get one chance to make the first impression.
1) Ensure that you are listening as well as speaking.
2) Smile
3) Maintain eye contact, but don’t stare – this is an agressive act.
4) Dont spend the entire date talking about yourself. Ask questions about his job, family, friends, goals, pets, hobbies and interests. You will get all the information you need to know if you ask questions and then listen.
5) Dont ask yourself is the man I want to marry on your first date. Don’t look at her as if she has no clothes on.
6) Be safe. Use your good judgement. Always remain in public and take your cell phone.
7) Make sure you tell a friend where you are going.
8) Dont get drunk. You will more likely to make bad judgements.
9) Look your best.
10) Dont give away too much personal information.
11) Dont talk about your ex. This is the fastest way NOT to get a second date.
12) Dont be late
13) Be yourself.
14) Dont act desperate, even if you are.
15) Pay attention. Listen for inconsistencies in the...