How To Go on Your First Date

  • April 21, 2010
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Follow this advice to make the most of your first date and increase your chances of a second.

You Will Need

  • Permission
  • Destination
  • Sincerity
  • Questions
  • Principles
  • Respect
How To Go on Your First Date: Ask permission

Step 1: Ask permission

Before you leave, ask your parents’ permission. Tell them where you are going and agree on a curfew.

Don’t be late. If you want to go out on a second date you will need your parents’ approval.

How To Go on Your First Date: Plan ahead

Step 2: Plan ahead

Choose a location that allows you and your date to engage in conversation but also has an enjoyable atmosphere. If conversation is slow, events will spark discussion.

How To Go on Your First Date: Be yourself

Step 3: Be yourself

Be yourself – do not act, fake, or pretend to be someone you are not. Expressing sincerity and honesty is your best bet.

Don’t gossip about other people. Keep a positive attitude with the focus on you and your date.

How To Go on Your First Date: Ask questions about your date

Step 4: Ask questions about your date

Ask your date questions to learn more about them and discover common interests. Listen to them attentively.

If you find that you are doing all of the listening don’t hesitate to politely interrupt with information about yourself.

How To Go on Your First Date: Do not abandon your principles

Step 5: Do not abandon your principles

Do not abandon your principles when it comes to kissing or sexual activity. Decide what feels right for you and set limits for yourself.

How To Go on Your First Date: Treat your date with respect

Step 6: Treat your date with respect

Do not pressure your date to engage in activities that they are not comfortable with. Treat them with respect and you are more likely to get a second date.

Two percent of respondents to a New York survey said the best way to ask someone to go on a first date is by text message.

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qman

cool video :)

about 1 year ago by qman

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dimitri

thanks it really worked for me

about 1 year ago by dimitri

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Lugzovick

Going for first date

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