First Dates for Men: 10 Do’s & Don’ts

1. Let her know she’s on your mind: It sounds simple but it can be easy overlook. Be sure to call her early in the evening the day before your date to confirm you two are still getting together.
2. Don’t be afraid to suggest going out for a drink instead of dinner for a first date. It sets a more relaxed vibe and the conversation is certain to be more entertaining than a boring three-course ordeal.
3. Do feel free to add some mystery to the date and keep your plans a surprise. Simply be sure to at least tell her what to wear so that she can dress both confidently and appropriately for the occasion. You certainly don’t want her wearing a tube top and jeans for an evening at the opera.
4. Do give her both your cell phone and home phone numbers. You want her to feel that you are accessible. This is an inviting attribute. It also keeps her from thinking that you might have a wife or girlfriend on the side.
5. Don’t overlook a single detail as you dress to impress. Both Men and women are visual, and both are in different ways. A man often spends time trying to imagine him in bed with the woman. Meanwhile, the woman is often trying to imagine herself kissing the man. Your first impression could be your last or the first of an ongoing relationship.
6. Do pay attention, even while she is sitting there looking like a supermodel, she expects you to listen and absorb what she is saying. You can score big points on a future date by remembering her favorite color, flavor ice creams, artist, etc.
7. Do not let your eyes drift, roam, or wander. The prettiest woman in the room is sitting right in front of you. Eat, sleep, and breathe that though because if date catches your eyes wandering, you are done.
8. Do pay attention to her body language. It can be a valuable key to spot checking how you are being perceived throughout the date. If she reaches out to touch your shoulders or arms, she is interested. Eye contact for more than ten seconds shows intrigue. If she touches your knee, or inner thigh leg, you may not be going home alone.
9. Don’t forget to walk her to the door. You want her to feel safe and assured with you. You also want to come off as a complete gentleman. This could be also be your opportunity for a kiss, or even a nightcap.

Lastly, do follow up; the date does not end with the night itself. You want to show continued interest by reaching out the next day with a text or a phone call. This should preferably happen in the late morning or early afternoon. Confidently close the deal, and ask her out for date number two!