You’ve finally met someone you feel has some great potential. He’s smart, funny, attractive and you have that all important first date coming up, but feel a little at a loss as to what to say and how to act. Or, perhaps it’s just nerves and you’re just not wanting to blow the first date. Whatever the case may be, these five tips will ensure that your first date leaves a positive first impression.

Two big don’ts on a first date, first:

1. Don’t complain constantly. Sure, you’re probably aware that constantly griping about the location, the food and the weather is a surefire way to shoot down a potential second date before the first is finished, but did you know this applies to you, also? A little self deprecation can be a great ice breaker and a fabulous way to ease your nerves, but don’t overdo it. Constantly self mocking is no way to get someone to take you seriously, and it certainly doesn’t leave the impression that you feel worthwhile. Remember that you are, and try to avoid constantly poking fun at yourself and being negative.

2. Don’t be too serious. Taking yourself and the first date seriously is a red flag of high maintenance and can be a scary thing for most men. This is one often overlooked area of stroking the male ego that can really put a damper on things- he wants you to have fun. If you spend the whole time nervous or wound up so tight you could put a stretched rubber band to shame, he’s not succeeding. He needs to know that he is.

The Three Do’s of a Great First Date?

1. Use your body. Wait, that’s not what it sounds like. Body language is a great communication tool, and making sure that you are smiling, that you come across as warm, engaging and interested is important. Lean in a little when he’s talking, nod, show interest in the things he says.

2. Relax. If he has taken you out to dinner, chances are good he is aware that you do, in fact eat. If he’s making jokes, he knows you can laugh and more than that, he wants you to find him funny. The more you relax, the more naturally you can react to things, and this is vital to this going from a first date to a second and more.

3. Accept compliments. This one goes along in tandem with the Don’t above- if you’re too down on yourself and shying away from the nice things he says about you, you may leave a negative first impression. Do remember that you’re projecting what you want others to see.

Setting yourself up for a repeat date is as easy as relaxing and just allowing yourself to have the good time he’s trying to provide.

You’ve finally met someone you feel has some great potential. He’s smart, funny, attractive and you have that all important first date coming up, but feel a little at a loss as to what to say and how to act. Or, perhaps it’s just nerves and you’re just not wanting to blow the first date. Whatever the case may be, these five tips will ensure that your first date leaves a positive first impression.

Two big don’ts on a first date, first:

1. Don’t complain constantly. Sure, you’re probably aware that constantly griping about the location, the food and the weather is a surefire way to shoot down a potential second date before the first is finished, but did you know this applies to you, also? A little self deprecation can be a great ice breaker and a fabulous way to ease your nerves, but don’t overdo it. Constantly self mocking is no way to get someone to take you seriously, and it certainly doesn’t leave the impression that you feel worthwhile. Remember that you are, and try to avoid constantly poking fun at yourself and being negative.
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2. Don’t be too serious. Taking yourself and the first date seriously is a red flag of high maintenance and can be a scary thing for most men. This is one often overlooked area of stroking the male ego that can really put a damper on things- he wants you to have fun. If you spend the whole time nervous or wound up so tight you could put a stretched rubber band to shame, he’s not succeeding. He needs to know that he is.

The Three Do’s of a Great First Date?

1. Use your body. Wait, that’s not what it sounds like. Body language is a great communication tool, and making sure that you are smiling, that you come across as warm, engaging and interested is important. Lean in a little when he’s talking, nod, show interest in the things he says.

2. Relax. If he has taken you out to dinner, chances are good he is aware that you do, in fact eat. If he’s making jokes, he knows you can laugh and more than that, he wants you to find him funny. The more you relax, the more naturally you can react to things, and this is vital to this going from a first date to a second and more.

3. Accept compliments. This one goes along in tandem with the Don’t above- if you’re too down on yourself and shying away from the nice things he says about you, you may leave a negative first impression. Do remember that you’re projecting what you want others to see.

Setting yourself up for a repeat date is as easy as relaxing and just allowing yourself to have the good time he’s trying to provide.

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