Tag: first date etiquette

How to Behave on a First Date

A first date is your first opportunity to get to know your date and to see what they are really like in person. You should relax and be yourself, but yourself on best behaviour. Here are a few tips for how to behave on a first date. Be fresh First impressions are very important and… Continue reading How to Behave on a First Date

How to Spot a Cheater

Ninety-nine percent of online dating websites are designed for single people to help them to find other single people. Sadly, however, there are a small percentage of people (both men and women) who join dating websites when they are already in a relationship. So what signs should you look out for if you are trying to… Continue reading How to Spot a Cheater

5 Things Not to Say on a First Date

First dates are full of excitement, nerves and anticipation as you wonder what your date will be like in person and what they will think of you. You’ll be thinking about what to wear, how to style your hair, where to go and of course what you should talk about so that you can get to… Continue reading 5 Things Not to Say on a First Date

One Date Wonder

You’re had lots of first dates, but nothing has really come of it. What is going wrong and why are you not getting off the starting blocks? You’re obsessed with someone else If you’re not over your ex, or if you not so secretly harbour a crush on a friend, then you will give off… Continue reading One Date Wonder

First Date Drinking

Meeting for a coffee is the most popular first date idea as it allows you to meet in a busy place during the daytime (which is perfect if you rely on a rural bus service that doesn’t run past 5pm). For those who prefer to meet up in the evening after work, going to the… Continue reading First Date Drinking

How to let them down gently

Being in a situation where you have to turn people down may sound like a dream at first, but it can be a tricky to find the best way to do it. Here is how to politely let someone down gently at every stage of the dating process… What to do if you receive unwanted messages… Continue reading How to let them down gently

What to Talk About on a Date

Ideally first date conversation should flow freely (with a few comfortable silences) from saying “hello” right through to the goodnight kiss. However, most people experience some awkward pauses that can be broken up with some simple and safe discussion topics. Have you had a good week/end? After asking “How are you?”, the next sensible thing is… Continue reading What to Talk About on a Date

Should You Speak on the Phone First?

Whether you speak on the phone to someone before you go on a first date is a matter of personal preference; some people find it to be reassuring, while others worry that their sense of humour will not be interpreted well without the benefit of body language. If you are unsure about whether to speak… Continue reading Should You Speak on the Phone First?

The Questions You Really Want to Ask

First date conversation should be fun, friendly and a little revealing. However, there are lots of more intrusive questions that we all want to know the answer to, but are too afraid to ask. Why are you still single? If your date seems kind, fun and attractive, you’re probably wondering why they’re not coupled-up. However,… Continue reading The Questions You Really Want to Ask