First Date Tips

Prep 101: First Date Tips – What to do before the big date

A successful first date begins long before the date. There are certain measures that should be taken to ensure the date goes smoothly and is stress-free. Make a to-do list so you won’t forget anything. The less fretting you have to do on the big day, the better. Even things you think you won’t forget, like applying deodorant, can slip your mind under stress. If you want to smell fresh love in the air, not BO – make a checklist.

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You shouldn’t be distracted by your appearance while on your date. Messing with your hair and reapplying lipstick should only be done in the bathroom, out of sight, and should be one of the last things on your mind. Give yourself ample time to get ready on the big day so you walk out the front door confident and beautiful. Take the amount of time you think it will take you to get ready and add an hour to that. That’s how long it will take once your nerves kick in.

If you planned the date, double-check reservations and let your date know what to wear. If the planning is on the other end, be sure to ask how to dress. This will ensure that you are outfitted appropriately and remind him to finalize plans. Remember no matter how formal the attire you should be comfortable and sexy. Not bathrobe comfortable and not rated-X sexy. Make sure your clothes fit correctly and you aren’t constantly having to adjust them. Your sex appeal should give him a taste and have his mouth watering for more, not over stuffing his sexual appetite.

The Date: First Date Tips – Taking the awkwardness out of the first date

First dates are only awkward if you let them be. They key is that you are both comfortable. Comfort is contagious, so even if you are stressed, putting your date at ease will calm your nerves.

Humor is a great tool to relieve tension. You don’t have to be a comedian to use it, a little humility can go a long way. Don’t take yourself so seriously. If you trip on your four-inch stilletos, comment on the impracticability of fabulous shoes. Poking fun at yourself shows that you are human and (hopefully) invokes laughter, an automatic stress reliever. Just be careful not to take it too far by portraying a low self esteem. There is a big difference between making fun of your love for dangerous shoes and pointing out insecurities about your appearance.

Dollar Dilemma: Who pays the bill?

The date went smoothly, conversation was flowing all through dinner… and then the bill arrives. Calm down, it’s a check not a death threat. Traditionally, the guy pays. But times are changing. If the bill arrives and your date doesn’t immediately take it, pick it up and say, “I got it this time.” That insinuates that he’ll get the next one, making him feel more comfortable with you paying.

If he does pay, be sure to thank him. Don’t make a big scene with incessantly offering to pay for some. Odds are he wants to do something nice for you, and if you seem upset or repellent to his kind gesture it defeats his motive. Say thank you – more than once. And again when you are saying your good byes.

Post-date: You mean it isn’t over?

You did everything right. Every item on your pre-date to-do list is checked off, the date was comfortable for both of you and you still have butterflies in your stomach from saying good-bye. But if you want to seal the deal for the best first date, a follow-up is necessary.

Following up on your date lets him know you want to see him again and makes an overall good impression. Don’t overwhelm him with 20 phone calls and flood his email inbox. Send a quick text the next day to let him know you enjoyed the previous night. A little reinforcement will give him the green light to call you for date number two… and three and four… you get the picture.

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