How to Make a Great First Impression on a Date

Want to make sure your date will be eager to go out with you a second time? No problem.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Breath Fresheners
• Cologne
• Perfume

1. Dress attractively but comfortably. Don't wear clothes that make you feel stiff or self-conscious.

2. Be aware of your posture - it speaks volumes about you. You want to appear alert and confident by sitting up straight.

3. Compliment your date. Don't just say 'I like your shirt.' Be sincere and notice something that he or she took time with.

4. Learn to flirt (see "eHow to Flirt') and try it out. Don't overdo it, though.

5. Realize that you don't have to tell people how great you are. It's better to show them instead.

6. Be interested and interesting. Listen actively to what your date says. Ask questions and don't interrupt.

7. Enjoy yourself, no matter what. If you're easygoing and fun to be around and if you can roll with whatever comes your way, you can't help but make a great impression.

8. Thank the other person for the date - always, without exception. Good manners will get you far.

Tips & Warnings

• Don't talk about anything negative or complain on a first date.
• Be cautious about drinking - it will give you a false sense of confidence and your inhibitions will be lowered. You may say or do things you'll regret later.

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[Willboywonder]

on 6/6/2008 These are some wonderful tips. The message I feel from it is the point of presenting an air of sincerity. Too many people I know try to make a good impression on the first date, and they think that it means being someone other than themselves. They don’t realize that when you wear another face, eventually you’re going to take that face off they when the other person sees who you really are, they may not really know which one is real.

Thanks for the great suggestions.

[dove]

on 1/31/2007 Just be yourself, smile, be courteous, listen to the other person, and see how the date goes from there.

on 8/15/2006 If you're gonna complain about something, like if you don't like brown shirts, make sure your date isn't wearing a brown shirt. And if this accident happens, be sure to let them know that it's not that shade of brown you were talking about.

on 8/8/2006 Yo girls....
this one will really help ya out! Ok... So it's your first date wit dis guy! Don't check out other guys! Keep your eyes on him! If ya don't then he will know something is up!

on 7/22/2006 It may sound silly, but both men and women need to make sure they don't slouch- its very unattractive. Conversely, sitting up straight or leaning forward with shoulders back is much more flattering on every individual. People in their 20's and 30's aren't taught about posture as much, but it makes a big difference!

Also, remember what stories you tell your date so that on your second or third date, you don't start repeating yourself and looking stupid. I've done this a couple of times and it's never flattering!