What To Avoid At Your First Date?

Posted by admin on August 3, 2008

Don’t fret. You are not alone. Many are afraid to be a lousy bad dates. Many have gone through the jitters too. And it is usual. Don’t be too hard on yourself by backing out just because you fell like you can’t make it. It’s just a matter of knowing what to avoid to make your date click. Be a nice date.

Here are an expert’s views of:

The EIGHT COMMANDMENTS OF DATING

“1. Thou shall not be late. Do all the necessary preparations ahead of time. I suggest that a night before the big day, choose your outfit already. So, that you won’t hurry dressing up for your date. You don’t want your partner to see you wearing the wrong pair of earrings. Make sure that when your guy knocks on your door, you are all set. Cramming is one disaster risk factor. So, be careful not to cram. Having your date stand for 10 minutes on your day will not create a nice impression.

2. Thou shall not narrate break-up history on thy date. For God’s sake don’t do this. You are supposed to have fun and not sour grape over your most recent break-up. And besides, past is past, bury them all on the ground and start anew. Your date is suppose to be a new prospect, not a shock absorber. Your friends have that role already. Instead of dwelling in the past, know this new guy in front of you more. Ask him about his stuff like - what he does, his kind of sports, hobbies, interests and more until such time you arrive at your common interest. Little do you know, that you have been talking for three hours straight and enjoying every minute of it.

3. Thou shall not be tongue- tied Don’t let your date ask you where your mouth is because you cannot think of anything to say. Or there’s something wrong with you because your answers are all monosyllables. Let him get to know you better. Tell him what you do on your work, on your free time, your favorite activities, sports and stuff. You can initiate a conversation to impress him more. Men want their women to be witty and sensible.

4. Thou shall not compare. The man in front of you is totally a different individual. It will be unfair Read the rest of this entry »