First Love - How to set impressions on the first date?

 

So, you have come to read this blog since you are either seeing someone or thinking of getting on to an online dating app to get started. It may be a little too scary for some of you if it is going to be your first time. As they say, the first impression is the last one too. Thus, it is important to prepare yourself a little before setting out to meet that special person after long hours of chatting for over a month now. 

Certain things may feel surreal at this moment but you need to take things calmly and just kickstart the right way. Here's your guide on how to set impressions on the first date. 

• Listen to what your to-be partner has to say 

Letting the other person speak their heart out is the key to making them feel comfortable in your company. However, allowing someone to speak must not be limited to blabbering only. Instead, you ought to listen to what they have to say on different issues. Listen carefully and make them feel the same. Moreover, most men and women love people who let them talk comfortably and give them enough space. 

• Do not make it all about yourself 

The very first meeting is as important as any other formal meeting in your office. After all, it is all about you and that special person in your life. Thus, do not make it all about yourself at any point. Make sure that there is a balance between the two and you let them talk and respond from time to time. Note that a lot of dating experts will surely include this one in their secret dating tips. So, do not miss out on this one in any case. 

• Try to avoid the moments of awkward silences 

The moments of awkward silences are the worst thing to imagine on your first date. It does not matter if any of you is more or less talkative. Just try to keep it lively even when you are not talking too much. You can talk about the food, the place, the evening, or any such trivial thing to keep the conversation going on. Meanwhile, you will get to know the person better, little by little. 

• Make sufficient eye contact

Good eye contacts on the very first meet are very special. It is like showing up your confident self and it also indicates your interest level in the other person. You may feel a little awkward initially but keep in mind that eye contact is always going to be very helpful in making you two interact with each other. 

• Keep your phone away 

Your phone is not going to help you in any case, especially when you are meeting him or her for the very first time. So, make sure that you keep it away and even put it on silent mode to avoid any kinds of distractions. Instead, postpone or reschedule any other important tasks. 

• Be real, be yourself 

The key to set impressions on the first date is to present your real self without portraying something that you do not believe in or you are not. If you keep it real and genuine on your part, you can expect and get the same from your to-be partners. It may be quite fascinating to pretend sometimes, but keep in mind that it will not get you any farther than one or two meetings. Hence, it is best to avoid any such things that are not about you or your real self. 

Conclusion

We hope that this was helpful enough for your first date preparations. Why wait anymore? Go dress up and set off!