| Dating Tips |
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| Plan Ahead: Don’t wait
until Thursday to ask him/her out for a Friday night date. Call ahead of
time and plan accordingly. You don’t want it to look like a last minute
thought. |
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| Dress Appropriately For The Date:
You want to make a good impression, so make sure you are presentable! Don’t
wear ripped pants, faded jeans or torn T-shirts. Check hair, makeup, attire,
overall appearance. Neatness and cleanliness count! |
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| How Long Should The First Date
Be? For the first date, it is recommend that you do not go out
for a seven-course meal or plan an all day event. Coffee or brunch/lunch
works best. If you do go out for dinner, keep it casual. You can always
go out for coffee and dessert afterwards. Keep it someplace where both of
you are comfortable, where you can converse and become acquainted. |
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| Don’t Be Late: Be prompt.
If you are not sure how to get to your destination, call and ask for directions
before you leave for a date. Also, be sure you both know how to recognize
each other, the time / meeting place, and what to do in the event of a mix-up.
You may also want to inform others of where you will be in the event that
it is necessary to reach you. |
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| Be Responsible: If you
meet for cocktails, make sure you drink responsibly. Passing out, getting
arrested or vomiting is not a good impression. |
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| Gentlemen Ask: Do I
bring flowers? It is not required that you bring your date flowers. The
decision is up to you. However, it is a nice gesture. When in doubt, bring
a few roses - you can’t go wrong. And remember ladies, men can appreciate
flowers too!! |
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| Common Courtesy: Gentlemen
- be courteous and polite to your date. Chivalry is not dead!! Hold the
door open for the ladies. Assist the ladies when sitting down at a table
and getting up to leave. If menu selection has been discussed and you feel
comfortable about it, order for your date. |
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| Common Courtesy: Ladies
- you need to remember to accept their being courteous - enjoy it! |
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| Compliments: Everyone
likes a compliment, especially if they look terrific. When you are out,
tell your date that he/she looks nice. It may even help to ease those first
date jitters. |
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| Be Honest About Yourself:
Don’t feel that you have to show off by telling your date how successful
you are, how much money you have, etc. Just be yourself. Honesty goes a
long way. |
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| Leave Skeletons In The Closet:
When you are out with your date, do not discuss/make comparisons with past
boyfriends/girlfriends or ex’s. Remember that you are trying to make a fresh
start with someone. |
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| Leave past loves behind.
Keep in mind that your date is trying to get to know you - not your ex!
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| Make Eye Contact: Watch
those wandering eyes. Your full attention should be focused on your date.
Eye contact instils trust and confidence. |
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| What To Talk About?
Talk about your interests, current events, favorite sports or what you like
to do for fun and relaxation and remember, enjoy yourself! |
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| Avoid Profane Language:
Using foul language to enhance your story or sentence is NOT Acceptable.
Because you don’t know your date very well - and as common courtesy to be
extended by both parties - refrain from using vulgar language. It does not
make a good impression and you could offend someone (and not just the person
you are with). |
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| Don’t Do All The Talking:
Make sure you give your date a chance to speak. It is important that each
person gets to know the other. |
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| No Interruptions, Please:
Do not interrupt someone when they are talking. Wait until your date finishes
his/her story before you start chitchatting away. Leave your beeper and
cellular phone at home. |
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| When Saying Goodnight:
Keep it simple and respectful, follow the flow of the evening. If it was
a casual, get-acquainted evening, maybe a quick peck on the cheek would
be appreciated |
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