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"First Date" Tips
Speed Dating Tips

"First Date" Tips

Dating Tip #1
Lunch, coffee or a drink is a good start.
It's important to be able to converse on your first date.

Dating Tip #2
Clothing and Personal Hygiene.
Wear clothes that make you feel good.
Be sure they fit whatever way makes you feel the most comfortable and still look presentable.
Make sure you are clean and smell good.
Remember, first impressions are very important.

Dating Tip #3
Help the Other Person Feel Comfortable .
Find something nice about your date and compliment her or him.
If it's painfully difficult to come up with something that you sincerely like about the person, this may not be the person for you.

Dating Tip #4
Pay attention to your date.
Your date will constantly reveal bits of important personal information.
This will provide you with further topics for open-ended questions allowing you to keep the conversation going and show your interest.
Others always regard good listeners as great company, no matter how little they actually say!

Dating Tip #5
Listen actively to what your date says.
Don't interrupt.
While your date is talking, don't spend time thinking about what you're going to say when it's your turn.

Dating Tip #6
Ask good open-ended questions.
Think up some fun things to talk about that will reveal an interesting part of your life or personality.
Open ended questions often use words like why or how, and not who, where or when.
Most importantly, make sure your date is having fun and that you are not putting them under pressure.

Dating Tip #7
Stay Positive. Don't complain on a first date.

Dating Tip #8
Don't drink heavily.

Dating Tip #9
Use their name often.
People respond well to the sound of their own name.
It also shows that you are listening to them and that you value their company and opinion.

Dating Tip #10
Don't discuss ex-lovers or past relationships

Dating Tip #11
Don't try to have sex on your first date.
Guys, this message is for you. Don't try to have sex on the first date ... unless she jumps you.

Speed Dating Tips

Dating Tip #1
You've got to be well groomed; your appearance is the first perception that anyone has of you.

Dating Tip #2
Strive to be an interesting conversationalist; stay clear from the typical senseless drivel.
A good way to start would be to scan the newspaper headline everyday; newspaper headlines always make good conversation starters.

Dating Tip #3
Choose topics of interest.
These topics can range from current events to an upcoming movie or concert.

Dating Tip #4
Make them laugh; they are definitely more likely to remember you when you make them laugh.
Laughter also makes her more relax and comfortable around you as laughing release the feel good hormone.

Dating Tip #5
Show confidence and try not to act nervous.

Dating Tip #6
Be positive and don't bring up negative conversations i.e. the bad day you had today, your negative character traits, deep regrets you have about your past behavior that are no longer relevant to your life etc.

Dating Tip #7
Don't talk about your ex.

Dating Tip #8
Be yourself; don't pretend to be someone you are not.
As long as you are yourself and not pretending to be someone you are not, with a little humor, a dose of sensitivity and a lot of confidence you'll definitely go places.

Dating Tip #9
If you fail, try and try again.
It sometimes takes a while to get back into the dating swing of things.
If you don't try you will never succeed.