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Online dating tips and relationship advice from Dr. Neder...
First Date
Checklist
First dates sometimes offer a range
of emotion from thrilling to terrifying! Here are some tips
that will help things go smoothly:
#1: Be on time!
Timeliness is expected, but being late (or too early) makes
a bad impression. If you can't help being a little late, call
before the expected arrival time.
#2: (for men) Do
a "personal check" before the date - are your fingernails
clean, hair neat, clothes ironed, shoes polished, and any odors
under control (including breath)? Women look at these things
and are aware if they aren't in check. You should be too!
#3: (for women)
Don't overdo the make-up or perfume! In most cases, a little
goes a long way.
#4: Don't go to
the movies, the theatre, or a concert on your first date - you
want to be able to talk and get to know this person.
#5: Don't "pull
out all the stops" - keep it simple. The first date is
more of an interview than an event.
#6: (for men) Listen!
Don't spend all your time talking about things you already know.
Your goal here is to find out about your date.
#7: Have something
to talk about - read a newspaper or magazine of general interest.
Try to find common things you both share.
#8: Keep an open
mind and don't argue. You don't have to agree with everything
your date says, but where you differ, offer an alternative idea
rather than discounting it, and if you don't know something
ask!
#9: Remind yourself
that your not nervous, you're just excited. Calm confidence
is very appealing!
#10: Have fun!
That's the idea of the first date.
Best regards...
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