You\u2019re on a first date. You know that you’re already attracted to the woman you’re with and you\u2019re pretty sure you want to see her again. But you also know that it’s hard to really impress someone on a first date, and you\u2019re not entirely sure how she\u2019s feeling about you. What can you do in order to instantly wow your date and make sure she’s interested in seeing you again?<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are 12 things you can do on your first date, to make sure you get to the second:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Don\u2019t Be Afraid to Smile<\/strong>. A smile is engaging and shows you\u2019re confident and approachable. Don\u2019t worry if you don\u2019t have a Chris Pine mega-watt smile\u2014your natural, genuine smile can still make a woman\u2019s toes curl.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Pop a Mint.<\/strong> Personal hygiene goes a long way in making a positive first impression. It shows you\u2019re confident and<\/em> considerate. So make sure you\u2019ve swiped on deodorant, your hair\u2019s combed, and your teeth are brushed. Besides, your minty fresh breath can only be a good thing if you end up snagging that first kiss.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Dress Up. <\/strong>You don\u2019t want to dress up too much since that makes you look stiff or like you\u2019re trying too hard. However, looking like you put effort into your outfit goes a long way. Besides, if you feel confident and look confident, then you\u2019ll act confident.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Put Your Phone Away<\/strong>. This is not strictly a date thing, it\u2019s a life thing. The emails\/Pokemon Go\/Facebook messages can wait. In real life, human interaction is healthy, respectful and, well, very necessary on a date. Do it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Make Eye Contact.<\/strong> Our addiction to smartphones has made eye contact a lost art, however it\u2019s super important while making a solid connection with your date. Eye contact not only shows respect and interest, it\u2019s also the biggest indicator of chemistry. \u201cGetting lost in someone\u2019s eyes\u201d is a real thing. Believe it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Open Doors.<\/strong> This is a bygone tradition that goes a long way. Opening a door is old-school romantic and a thoughtful chivalrous action that even the most independent-minded woman will appreciate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Ask Questions But… <\/strong>Don\u2019t treat your date like it\u2019s a job interview. It\u2019s important to learn more about your date and to show that you\u2019re interested in her, but don\u2019t come across as a HR recruiter. You don\u2019t need to uncover every single piece of info. Let the convo flow naturally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Keep it Classy.<\/strong> Avoid telling dirty jokes and swearing. It\u2019s not that women are delicate flowers\u2014your date could definitely share a bawdy sense of humor\u2014but it\u2019s best to get to know your date more in order to gauge how R-rated you can be.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Don\u2019t Take Yourself Too Seriously.<\/strong> We understand you\u2019re nervous, but women love men who can laugh at themselves. Share a funny story about yourself with her. It can also serve as a great icebreaker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Avoid Any Negativity. <\/strong>Maybe you\u2019re a vegetarian and she eats meat. Maybe you don\u2019t agree on the same politics. It\u2019s okay to disagree, but don\u2019t create a full-blown debate out of it. You\u2019ll only leave your date with a sour taste in her mouth.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Go Easy on the Drinks. <\/strong>Having a glass of wine will get rid of those first date jitters, but no one likes a sloppy drunk. Make sure to keep your drinking to a two drink minimum so you\u2019re unwinding at just the right tempo.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Compliment Her. <\/strong>Like the outfit she\u2019s wearing? Adore the way she snorts when she laughs? Tell her. Women love compliments, and it\u2019s a great way of letting her know that you\u2019re into her.<\/p>\n\n\n\n First dates can be rough. There’s something unavoidably awkward about them and even if you’re trying your best to “just be yourself” it doesn’t always come off the way you’d like. Remember these easy tips, remind yourself that you’re both just trying to get to know each other at this point, and don’t forget to have fun. Chances are she’ll be interested enough to turn that first date into a second.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Want to see her again? Here’s what you do. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":61,"featured_media":13654,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[885],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-13653","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-dating-advice-men"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n