How To Have A Successful First Date
Dating in a Bar
Congratulations! You worked up the courage to ask that special someone out on a date. Now what do you do to make sure that the first date is successful enough so that there is a second date? Let’s go over some things that will put your mind at ease on how to create fun time for all.
Online dating is prevalent today and there is a good chance that your first date might be the first time you are meeting this person. If this is the case, you should meet in public for the first time to make sure that the person is who they described themselves to be. Meet for a meal or a walk at the zoo. Something that is out in the open and you can be safe.
Don’t reveal too much information during the first date. Especially personal information. Don’t spend too much time talking about the future or trying to figure out if this person fits in with all of your goals. Just work on having fun. People and situations change and so do their goals and circumstances. On the first date you should just concentrate on getting a feel for what the other person is like and letting them know a little about you.
Stick to positive conversations. This is not the time to tell the other person about all of the bad things that have happened in your life. Don’t be conceited, but show the good things about yourself. Don’t brag, but talk about the accoplishments or proud moments of your life. Many times we hear that a first impression is made in the first 30 seconds of meeting someone. This is true but not all decisions are based on the 30 second first impression. You are making a first impression during the entire date, not just the first 30 seconds. At the end of the night (and the next day), your date is going to look back on all aspects of the date, not just the first 30 seconds.
Don’t worry about getting that first line completely correct. A simple, “Hi, my name is….” is the best way to introduce yourself.
Want a first date that is a no pressure date? Try meeting for the first time for breakfast. This is great because at the end of the day, the pressure begins to build as to whether to hold hands, have that first kiss or even get more intimate. This is lessened by having the date at the beginning of the day. Many times the other plans of the day will put an end to the date by a certain time.
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Olivia Braff was born and raised in the Detroit area. At the age of 24 she moved to New York where she currently lives working as a photographer assistant.
Olivia would never leave New York because there's just no other place like New York.
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