The First Date Guidelines

We’ve all heard those stories of first dates gone terrible wrong. “All my date wanted to to talk about was themselves.” “My date felt like they wanted to escape, am I boring?” “The entire date, it felt like he just wanted sex, how unromatic.” “My date is so cute, do I make the first move, what do I do?” A first date doesn’t have to be stressful and in fact with these easy to follow tips your first date can be a wonderful memory you both treasure for years to come.

Do’s

• Courtesy goes a long way, open the door for your date and be patient for her. Imagine you’re her personal door opener for the night, she will notice this later on, so just enjoy the gig with a smile.
• Confidence is a must on a first date! if she sees you panic, then she starts to panic, the waiter panics and oh man someone just had a heart attack. Calm down and know you can handle anyhing that happens.
• Relax! Wait not too relaxed. Dress in what is comfortable but also somewhat stylish. Jeans and a shirt work just fine. Your date is probably in the same boat, and they’re just looking for a fun time with you. If all goes right you can have another chance to dazzle them with your wardrobe choices.
• Have Fun! You arn’t being innterogated and nobody is going to ask you, “Where were you on the night of the 25th?”. If they do you have permission to laugh.
• If you’re date was spectacular throughout the night, give him/her the little notions that you would like a kiss. This can be as easy as body language, getting close enough to know what he had for breakfast but far enough they don’t feel like personal space is being invaded.

Don’ts

• Gentleman, avoid talking about ex-girlfriends or your broken hearts from long, long ago. If she’s into something nerdy feel free to talk about a little bit, just don’t go overboard.
• Basic table manners are so important. I know it’s tempting to thank the chef for the food with a belch that your buddies would be proud, but just hold until you get home, or head to the bathroom.
• Don’t go overboard with your personality, you may be Krull the Conqueror in the bedroom or the Game Master with your friends, but when you’re with her you’re her companion for the night and that’s all.
• Don’t show up with stinky breath, ladies you know this to be fact already, nobody like to kiss a guy whose breath smells like the garbage you took out in the morning.
• Don’t keep the lady waiting!!

Now have a great time!