First Date and First Impressions

The first impression is one of the most important part of socializing, especially on first dates. It’s your chance to showcase your best parts and your ticket to a smoother interaction.

Although, this will change as time goes by, it somehow affects how a person treats you in the early part of the relationship.

So how do you make sure you make a great first impression?

These guides will help you UP your dating game.

10 Ways to Make a Good Impression on Your First Date

Hygiene - the top most important and a no brainer. C’mon, even if your date doesn’t have a canine's nose, you don’t want to be unclean in meeting a new person, do you? Good.

Making sure your teeth are clean, your breath is fresh and your clothes are washed and neatly pressed, is the beginning of a great date time. Otherwise, you’ll just feel awkward during the date.

Also, put on a nice fragrance. It will help in making you extra attractive towards your date.

Outfit- there’s power in wearing the right clothes. Celebrities wear flashy designer clothes because this speaks “I have style,” “I am smart,” “I am confident,” and “I am fun.” This crawls into your perception as a person, “probably” having a “great personality.” And that’s good, what you wear is an expression of yourself.

Wear clothes that can speak for your style. It is also important to wear something you’re comfortable in and make sure not to go overboard. Especially with colors.

Just add a little dab of edge, trend and personality, don’t forget; confidence, and you’ll be looking fantastic.

Also, put on a nice fragrance. It will help in making you extra attractive towards your date.

Also, consider the venue of your first date. Wear clothing that matches the place. Is it going to be a formal dinner date? Then wear something classy. Will be out to have fun in a bar? Wear something edgy. Or are you going to chill on a chic cafeteria, wear something casual.

Be Confident but Relaxed - one of the most useful accessory in meeting a date. But there are types of “confidence” that may be a turn off instead of a turn on. Like: appearing arrogant, boastful or even insecure.

When confident-self-expression is put on perspective, a person will look reliable, sexy and smart. I recommend relaxed confidence. Simply be confident in your own skin and keep your mood or temperaments “mellow.”

Sometimes being over excited or tensed may lead to a negative impression even when you’re really “not that type of person,” as you think.

Be on Time - doesn’t matter so much if you’re already a prompt person; however, not all humans are very good at this. A lot of factors, like culture or “creativity” (blame it on Google, haha), or an emergency, who knows.

Whatever it is, being not on time will most likely land you a tagline of a “slacker.” It’s not fair, not good, but try to avoid it by planning ahead and being conscious of the time. Organize yourself and create a time plan for your time management.

Show an Interest - Who wants to date someone who’s “not in the mood?” What a turn off! Engage a conversation with your date, don’t just talk about yourself.

Ask questions about her. This shows a genuine interest in spending time with her. React or respond accordingly to what they say. BUT, don’t ask anything that would make your date uncomfortable. Take note of boundaries and apply it to your questions.

Remember: there are things that are not meant to be asked on first dates.

Be polite - The “magic formula” to a great first impression. This will say a lot about what type of person you are. Remember, we are dealing with a person’s “first impression” of you. They can decide if you are well mannered or not, whether you act on purpose or completely naturally.

Chivalry, despite its “unfeasible” application on the modern world, is still a nice trait to admire. Do a little “chivalric act,” like opening the car door, touching her waist while walking and offering a seat.

Being polite not only to your date but to everyone you meet during the date, will help you shape anyone’s first impression of you. Don’t let trivial things touch your temper, be considerate of others and always wear a friendly vibe.

Avoid Mentioning Your Ex

Plant this in your head or make it your phone’s wallpaper. Mentioning your past relationships is a red flag! Are you kidding me? Who wants to date someone who’s not over their ex? Keep that in mind when dating someone, especially on your first date.

Keep your past lovers in the past and never bring them up on your dates.

Talk About the Things You Have in Common

What we say counts a lot. It could make or break your date night. By thinking positively, your mind and body will manifest positive thoughts and actions to. Asking the right questions and maintaining a great tone will be a breeze and will make you look like you really are having a great time in getting to know the person.

Talking about the things you have in common is sure to create a connection. They will feel you’re able to relate and the two of you might be an “it.”

Also, listen attentively to topics you might not be able to relate. This might be a different interest from yours but showing a genuine interest about the subject will be a pleasant experience for your date. They will feel valued and respected.

Enjoy and Have a Good Time

It should show from your mood, your eyes, your smile, and your overall gestures. Remember, the tiniest gesture of fakeness will show! You can’t monitor how your face reacts, every split second and your eyes will undeniably show how you feel even if you try to hide it!

Enjoy the moment! That’s a great way to show “how nice as a companion” you are! “I had so much fun I never had in years!” imagine them saying that.

Lead/Suggest

If you are a guy, this is very important. Women don’t want to take the lead in dating. Well, sometimes they would want to, but they like it more if you take charge!

Not to pressure you, but it’s just the very basic expectation of a female who wants to see how interesting you are and wants to show she respects your ideas.

If you’re a woman, having a nifty suggestion will add your level of attractiveness to the sky. Do your research, just keep it ready just in case both of you needs an extra spark of excitement!