Speed Dating Tips

Speed Dating Tips

Article by Melissa Seifert

“First Date” Tips

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

Dating Tip #2Clothing 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 #3Help 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 #4Pay 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 #5Listen 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 #6Ask 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 #7Stay Positive. Don’t complain on a first date.

Dating Tip #8Don’t drink heavily.

Dating Tip #9Use 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 #10Don’t discuss ex-lovers or past relationships

Dating Tip #11Don’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.

These Dating Tips should help you navigate the waters a little smoother.

Source: http://www.singleinthecity.ca/dating_tips.php

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