First Date Etiquette
Online dating is somewhat
similar to real-life dating when it comes to that first,
in-person meeting. However, because of the nature of
online dating in general, there are certain first date
etiquette guidelines that should be followed in order to
have a better chance of success, being safe, and having
a good time.
First
Date Etiquette – Preparations
Before you ever meet this
person for the first time, you want to make sure you are
at your best. Be clean, hygienic and dress nice, but
comfortable. Don’t overdo it – try to stick with the
type of fashions you would wear on a regular
“outing“
basis. You don’t want to over-project your typical self,
but you don’t want to show up in sweats either.
First
Date Etiquette – Don’t jump in head first
Remember, this is only your
first meeting. To not be too overly excited or you may
scare the person off by appearing to be a
“clingy“ type.
Don’t be too shy, either, or he/she may decide you are
not interested.
First
Date Etiquette – Be on your best behavior
Act casual and be polite. If
you are male, bring flowers and open the doors for her.
If you are female, say thank you when he does something
kind. Bring a sense of humor, as this is a basic
attractant for most people. Being dull, too quiet, too
loud, or coming off rude is not going to get you a
second date.
First
Date Etiquette – If you like him/her
If you find yourself attracted
to your date, have a good time and enjoy yourself, but
do not become overly “friendly“. It’s always a bad idea
to sleep with someone on the first date, especially for
women, but for men as well. For women, it usually
becomes an easy one-timer that goes nowhere, because
they lose respect for you. For men, it relays that you
probably do this often, therefore are not a responsible
mate capable of carrying on a long-term relationship
(i.e. you are probably the cheating type).
First
Date Etiquette – If you dislike him/her
If you find yourself repelled,
or simply not
attracted, to
your date, do not continue the evening any longer than
necessary. Don’t be rude, but let them know that you are
not feeling the chemistry. Assuming they are a nice
person, tell them so and let them down easy. On the
other hand, if they are plain rude or have terrible
manners, still be polite, but let them know their
attitude is not compatible with your personality. Maybe
they will think twice about their next first date
etiquette.
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