First Date Etiquette
What’s the ultimate goal of a first date? It’s to put yourself in the best possible position to score a second date (if you like the person sitting across the table). So how can you boost your odds of making a solid impression. It all starts with first date etiquette. Follow these five tips and you’ll be on your way to a second date and beyond:
- Arrive on Time: Leave your date waiting thirty minutes at the table and you’ve got a major strike against you. Remember, punctuality is a sign of respect.
- Balance Talking & Listening: Pay attention to the balance of talking and listening. If you’re dominating the conversation back off. If you’re a clam, stop making your date pull teeth.
- Drink Responsibly: Okay, so maybe you need a drink or two to loosen up. There’s a big difference between a couple of drinks and getting sloshed.
- Be Authentic: If you met online take a look at your online profile before the date for a quick refresher on how you described yourself.
- Be Present: It’s easy to get caught up in cell phone calls, text messaging, and the blackberry. Do yourself and your date a favor and save the calls, texts, and emails for after the date.
Jeff Cohen