Beginner Dating Tips
No matter how old you are, you may be new to dating. Maybe you spent time on your studies and career, or maybe you've had a string of long-term relationships without much dating in between. Either way, there are a few key beginner dating tips you should follow to make yourself more attractive and generally enjoy the experience more.
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Hygiene
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Take care of yourself. In a perfect world, you would be judged solely by the content of your character. Unfortunately, the world is not perfect, and the best personality can be eclipsed by bad breath, bad body odor, or unkempt clothing. So, take your time while you're in the shower, brush your teeth for three minutes twice a day, floss, and use mouthwash.
Appearance
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You should also wear clothes that flatter your body shape and make you look good. This is key for two reasons. The first is the obvious -- looking good makes people respond to you better. However, it will also make you feel more confident than you would if you were wearing a ratty sweater and your high school sweatpants. This confidence will show, and make your dates more successful.
Exercise is key for the same reason. If you look more fit, you will look better. The fact that you're meeting your fitness goals and releasing endorphins will also make you feel good about yourself, which will translate into confidence that makes you look more attractive.
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Conversation
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Listen more than you speak. This is key for two reasons. For one, it's easier to ask a leading question and listen than it is to come up with things to say. By thinking of your dates in terms of listening rather than speaking, you will feel more confident as you won't fear the dreaded "awkward silence" as much. People also enjoy talking about themselves. If you let people talk about their lives, they will relate to you and feel more connected to you, even though all you did was listen to them.
Manners
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Be nice. This doesn't just mean be nice to the people you're dating. Be nice to the waiter, the bartender, and essentially anyone you see. This is a good tip for your entire life, so it applies to dating as well. If you're a generally nice person (rather than someone who fakes it for dates), the people you meet and date will sense this, and you will seem more attractive. This doesn't mean you should be a pushover. It just means you should thank people when they do things for you, take an interest in other people, and generally recognize that you're not the only person in the universe. That's really all there is to it.
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