How to Know What to Say on a Christian Date

Dating can be a harrowing ordeal for anyone. One of the most challenging aspects of dating someone new is saying and doing the right thing. When you're on a Christian date, the expectations can be especially high. Your date may expect you to know about the Bible, attend church or have traditional values. Or, you may be a strong Christian and aren't sure whether or not your date feels the same. Learn what to say on a Christian date to keep the peace and have fun!

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• A Christian date
• Idea of Christian values
• A great date activity
• Social skills

Knowing What to Say on a Christian Date

1. Do some research. Before you head out on a Christian date, it's a great idea to do your homework. Research some contemporary Christian bands, read up on religious news and try to understand traditional Christian values. Not only will you be more confident on your date, you'll have more to say.

2. Treat your date like any other person. On a first date, you're supposed to be friendly, non-threatening, and interesting. The same applies for a Christian date. If you don't have good etiquette and forgo your "please" and "thank yous," you probably won't get a second date.

3. Ask your date about their church or what they enjoy doing in their free time. For Christian daters, their church is often a big part of their life. They might attend youth group, singles' group, or other events on a regular basis. Find out as much as you can about what they do in their free time.

4. Discuss your religion, but steer clear of politics. Politics is a touchy subject for many and the best way to sabotage a date is by declaring your political party standpoint. However, it's fine to discuss whether you're a Baptist, Lutheran or Methodist, as this adds to the conversation.

5. Pick up on your date's body language. If you're discussing religion or Christian values and you notice your date looking down or squirming, it might be a good idea to move onto something else.

6. Talk about your family and friends. Traditional family values are an important aspect of a Christian's life and a great topic to chat about on a date.

Tips & Warnings

• Always show an interest in what your date has to say. Many dates are a success when both parties make an effort to respond positively to what their date says.
• Never criticize or belittle your date if they don't agree with your point of view. This is a good way to guarantee you won't get a second date.