15 Things To Do On A First Date

Everyone hates the first date, they are awkward, expensive, and half the time they end up seeming like a chore. Don’t worry though we have you covered we 15 things to do on a first date.

1. Dress appropriately

You want to dress to impress, but if they are taking you for a picnic in the park stilettos are not your best plan, all you’re going to do is get stuck in the grass and ruin your best shoes.

2. Offer to pay half

This isn’t the forties, girls make our own money now and it is only fair we offer to pay our way. A lot of men have said that they find it attractive when women offer to pay, although many won’t take you up on the offer.

3. Don’t expect too much

Don’t go in with rom-com expectations, it’s the first date, you will not be going for carriage rides or private planes. It’s going to be awkward in a cheap restaurant with a guy who is just as nervous as you are. However, don’t lower them too much, he should still compliment you, maybe even pull out your chair.

4. Keep your phone on vibrate

You don’t want your phone to take too much of your attention. The temptation to pick it up in awkward moments will be too much if you don’t leave your phone in your bag. Only use it to answer calls that might be an emergency, or text your friend from the bathroom to create an emergency if needed.

5. Drink

If you are over 18 and not driving have a drink to calm the nerves and give you the ability to relax and be more conversational. However careful not to get messy drunk, especially if you want to see your date again.

6. Be yourself

It’s too easy to stifle the real you when it comes to first dates, but it won’t help later on in the relationship if you’ve pretended to be someone you are not. It’s not worth the heartbreak when you figure out that neither of you really have anything in common. This is the most important of all the things to do on a first date.

7. Don’t worry about the “Third Date Rule”

If it’s going well and you want to be intimate, go for it. I can guarantee, despite the fact you said you wouldn’t do anything, you are planning to wear matching underwear so why waste them? do what you think feels right.

8. Be on time

It’s just common courtesy, don’t leave them worrying that you are standing them up. If you are going to be late phone them at least ten minutes before you are supposed to be there.

9. Be honest

Talk about what you want in a relationship, don’t include them in your white wedding, five kid fantasy, but be open about what you hope for. Talk about your past, just make sure you don’t focus on your arsehole ex for more than a five-minute conversation.

10. Have an open mind

They might not be exactly what you were expecting but give them a chance. Don’t close yourself off because you don’t like their outfit or their laugh is a bit off. It might just be because they are nervous. There are lots of things to do on a first date, but these are some key things you want to keep in mind.

11. Listen

It might be the most boring conversation in the world but you could miss out on getting to know them if you tune out. You won’t find any common ground if you don’t listen.

12. Ask questions

Get to know the person properly. Think of what you want to know before the date, it will help you avoid awkward conversation lulls and help you work out if you are really compatible

13. Stick to your beliefs

Don’t let them push your boundaries if they make you uncomfortable don’t put up with it. You should let them know and if they still don’t stop that behaviour you can just get up and leave.

14. Ask for a second date

If you had fun don’t be afraid to ask them out again, double texting and texting first aren’t as taboo as you think you are. If it turns off a guy that you are so forward he isn’t worth it.