Dating Tips | 4 First Date Tips You Should Already Know

These are the dating tips you should always keep about you. | Photo by Szabo Viktor on Unsplash

In the thousands — if not millions — of dating tips you may have browsed through over the web, there is a good chance that you are more lost than guided because of them.

One said this, another claimed that. Then, these sites say going on first dates should feel like this and not like that. Complicated and a bit crazy, right?

Deep breaths. Don’t worry; we’re here to help you! In this list, we are streamlining all of those into a 4-point dating tip, containing nothing but vital, basic ones you should always have in your arsenal.

1. Never be late. This is step one; and if you can’t follow through with the time you’ve agreed on, then your date is right to think that you are not worth their time and effort. Also, think about what she must be feeling right now — alone in a bar, restaurant or any crowded place, with no one else to talk to. Of course, you don’t want her to feel awkward or uneasy during your time together!

If you can’t come in on time or earlier, letting her know of your situation can help. And it is only respectful to mention your estimated time of arrival.

But, in essence, don’t be tardy on your first date.

2. Don’t get too personal. First dates are all about fun, testing compatibility and being light and comfortable around each other. However, if you bring into the table your familial, monetary or very personal issues, you can make the mood drop to a somber and stressful one. Such things belong to the more serious types of relationships, not this time.

Conversation topics should bring you to know more about each other, like your common interests or goals in life. Play it cool, play it safe.

3. Spot subtle cues. Since you are (most likely) meeting for the first time, you — or your partner — could be feeling a bit nervous and shy to directly say what’s on your mind. That’s totally fine. But you should also be vigilant of her body language and facial expressions because they may give off subtle hints about what she may be feeling at that moment.

Pay attention to how she reacts to your jokes or your gestures, if she stays quiet or if she smiles sweetly as a thank you.

Reading cues is honestly an underrated skill needed for a solid love life.

4. Appreciate the date. When you are about to part ways, don’t forget to thank your partner for the whole experience and for spending their time with you. Even when you haven’t talked about a possible next date, your manners will end the night on a positive note.

Surely, you’ve learned something new, right? That’s a good takeaway already.

Yes, they may be the most obvious ones but they always bear repeating. Trust us when we say these do the trick. Why? Because classics — and actual effort — never go out of style!

Keep this in mind and your wits about you, and that love life will come true.

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