{"id":19424,"date":"2019-11-20T15:36:05","date_gmt":"2019-11-20T23:36:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/datemixstaging.wpengine.com\/?p=19424"},"modified":"2023-11-22T13:35:01","modified_gmt":"2023-11-22T21:35:01","slug":"first-date-etiquette-11-rules","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.zoosk.com\/date-mix\/dating-advice\/first-date-etiquette-11-rules\/","title":{"rendered":"First Date Etiquette: 11 Rules Everyone Should Know"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

When it comes to a first date, it can feel like there\u2019re endless dos and don\u2019ts to follow. In reality, a first date is about making a great first impression and proper etiquette can go a long way to get off to a great start. So here are 11 helpful rules when it comes to first date etiquette to make a good impression and have fun.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be on Time <\/strong>
\nShowing up late to your first date with someone is not \u201ccool, it\u2019s rude. It pretty much tells them right off the bat that you don\u2019t value their time and that you\u2019re okay to leave them sitting at a table by alone, wondering if you\u2019ll actually show up. Good manners never go out of fashion!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Put Your Phone Away<\/strong>
Best advice for phone etiquette<\/a> on a date is keep your phone in your purse, pocket, or at the least, face down and off on the table. Responding to texts, phone calls or checking social media alerts while on a date shows that you\u2019re not fully interested in what the other person has to say. It\u2019s perfectly fine if you want to show your date a photo or video on your phone, but that\u2019s the only time you should ever pull it out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t Be Judgy<\/strong>
\nLeave your judgments at the door. Perhaps your date does or says something that makes you want to instantly judge them in a negative light. Don\u2019t. You don\u2019t know this person well enough to make assumptions. Continue to follow up with questions. It takes time to get to know people and give your date a fair chance.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep an Open Mind<\/strong>
\nSo they don\u2019t look and sound exactly as you pictured; still, get to know them. When you meet someone new, chances are they\u2019re not going to be exactly as you imagined. Open your mind and open your heart to the possibility that this person may actually be right for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dress Appropriately <\/strong>
\nIf you\u2019re going out to dinner, don\u2019t dress like you\u2019re going to \u201cNetflix and Chill\u201d. Putting effort into your appearance for your first date shows that you are interested and it\u2019s important to you. Dressing well also gives you confidence and when you feel good, chances are you\u2019ll make a good impression.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Do Some Prep<\/strong>
\nIt is useful to think of some questions and talking points beforehand. Having questions in mind can help guide the conversation and make sure you get to know more about each other. There\u2019s nothing wrong with the basics like, \u2018what\u2019s your job like\u2019, \u2018 do you have brothers and sisters do\u2019, etc. Just don\u2019t go in with a script and let the conversation flow naturally.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be Honest<\/strong>
\nDon\u2019t lead people on to believe they have a chance if they\u2019re not what you\u2019re looking for. Let them know this early on to prevent you both from wasting each other\u2019s time. They\u2019ll appreciate the honesty. If you\u2019re looking for \u2018the one\u2019 or something more casual, it\u2019s better to be upfront if the topic arises.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Be nice <\/strong>
\nYou can never go wrong with being nice. If you\u2019re at a restaurant or bar, treat the staff as you would want to be treated. There\u2019s no greater turnoff than a date who is rude to the wait staff. Not only is it arrogant, but it\u2019ll give your date a sense of what life could potentially be like with you later on down the road.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t lie<\/strong>
\nYou should not exaggerate for the sake of creating a good impression! You tell them you live in a swanky apartment downtown, drive a Mercedes and are the Vice President at a company. In reality, you have two roommates, have a bike, and are an Associate. You never know where things will go with this person and eventually they will find out the truth, so avoid telling anything but the truth on your first date. There is no reason to lie, you want to meet someone who likes you for you!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Don\u2019t Argue Over the Bill<\/strong>
\nPaying the bill can be a controversial moment. Some people still believe in the old fashioned rule that guys should pay, others don\u2019t. Do what feels right for you. Offer to pay or split it but don\u2019t argue over it and accommodate your date\u2019s preferences too.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep an Eye on the Time <\/strong>
\nWhether its dinner, coffee, or a walk in the park, you want to have a date that is long enough to give you a chance to get to know each other, but short enough you\u2019re both not wishing for it to end. Unless, of course, the fireworks are flying and you want to spend the next 8 hours together!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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