First dates can be nerve-wracking things, and because we only get one chance to make a good first impression, it can put us under ever more pressure to get everything right. Feeling so anxious often means that we’re just not really ourselves, and that can lead to problems too. In order to be more relaxed and to impress, it’s important to plan things in advance. Here are some ideas to make your first date a great one.
Ask Questions
Something that many people fear on a first date is an awkward silence. After all, if you’ve never really spent time together before – perhaps if you’ve never even met in ‘real life’ before because you’ve been chatting online, or you’ve had a blind date arranged for you – you may not know what to say. Asking questions is a good idea because it will open up other avenues of conversation and it also shows you are interested in learning more about your date. Have some questions prepared in advance for those quiet moments to keep the conversation flowing.
Cook For Them
To really impress on a first date you don’t need to spend lots of money or take him or her out to a fancy restaurant. It’s far more exciting and memorable to make a meal at home. You don’t have to be an expert chef; it’s the thought and the effort that goes into creating something that really counts, and you don’t have to spend a lot either, you can simply take a look at Pocket Change Gourmet for some perfect ideas.
Call Them
If you want to get in touch with your date beforehand, try to phone them, don’t just text or send an instant message. Phoning is a lot more personal, and it’s good to hear someone’s voice. Plus you can start to get to know them much more through phoning rather than texting. You’ll feel more confident and so will they, feeding off your energy and vibes. As well as this, there can be no misunderstandings when you’re talking to one another as the tone of voice will be there to help you determine meaning; that isn’t possible in a text, so you might get the wrong impression of what the other person is like if you don’t actually speak to them.
Know What You’re Doing
If you’ve ever been asked out on a date and then, when the date arrives, been asked what you want to do, you’ll know how annoying and frustrating that question is. Really, it’s down to the person who did the asking regarding the date to work out what’s going to happen on it. Therefore, to really impress on a first date, have a plan in mind. Decide what you’re going to do in advance and make it a fun time – you’re much more likely to get a second date that way.
If you’re worried about how well the date might go, then don’t book any tickets in advance (not ones you need to pay for anyway). Instead, you can buy them on the day if you feel it’s all going well. Stay flexible and see what happens, but always have a plan in mind.
