DO…Compliment them! The first date can be awkward and intimidating, giving your date a complement might ease tensions and make them feel more comfortable.
DO NOT…Go to the movies. In my opinion the movies is a terrible first date. It’s not personal at all and it lacks originality. The first date is your opportunity to get to know the other person and you can’t do that if you’re just sitting in silence.
DO… Dress nice but comfortably. As much as I love dressing in sweatpants and hoodies, I think that it’s important to put some effort into your outfit on the first date. You don’t want your date to get the impression that you are uninterested or just don’t care.
DO NOT…Talk about past relationships. Talking about your ex can be a big turn-off. It makes the situation awkward.
DO… Show up on time! Showing up late to your first date gives the impression that you don’t care and have poor time management.
DO NOT… kiss. This one might be controversial and I am absolutely not hating on anyone that has, however; I think that kissing on the first date rushes the level of intimacy before you have had the chance to get to know each other.
DO…be yourself! It’s important that you don’t try to fake who you are in order to get the other person to like you back. The whole point of the first date is to see if your date matches your compatibility. Even if things don’t end up working out, it’s not a bad thing! It helps you know for future reference and gives you a better understanding of what you might want in a partner.
