Dating is one of the most exciting, interesting and, on the one hand, tiring interactions in an individual's life. Love encounters are especially complicated because we are all so different from one another. Some choose their crushes on the basis of possessions, others on the basis of how they make them feel, and for others, looks are the most important thing. Regardless of the compatibility of the partner, it is important to make an effort to make the date a pleasant experience for both of us. Read 8 tips on how to behave on a date.
8 suggestions on how to behave on a date:
Don't pretend
Whoever you go on a date with, it's always important to show your true face. Even if after the first five minutes you realize that this person is completely different from your expectations and that they are responding to you in a way that you are not comfortable with, you will only be doing yourself a disservice by pretending.
Dating is a game for two
It is never appropriate to bring a friend on a date. Even if you find yourself in a situation where you promise a date to someone you don't really like very much, you have to eat this boiling soup yourself. This is the only way to show proper respect to the person in question, and it may even turn the situation around for the better. First impressions are often deceiving.
Don't open the conversation about exes
We are by no means suggesting that talking about ex-partners is a general taboo. But it is true that it is not the best topic for a first date. You don't know much about your companion then. Thus, there is a possibility that talking about ex-partners will open an unhealed wound.
Be relaxed
Nerves often give us away on first dates. A crush can quickly sense this and get scared. Try to calm down and relax. Only then will you be able to show your true face. After all, dating is supposed to be fun, not like driving tests.
Don't use your phone during a date
Instagram, Snapchat, and Facebook can easily survive for three hours without your input. Using the phone on a date is very impolite and prevents quality interaction. By using the phone, you are telling the other person that they are not interesting enough to deserve their active attention.
Ask the crush about her/him
The purpose of a date is primarily for two people to get to know each other better. This can be achieved by telling about your life. In any case, it is imperative that you pay attention so that the scale does not tip solely on your side. Ask the crush about her or his life, values, history, hobbies...
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Don't skimp on the smileys
Body language is an important component of interpersonal communication. People who laugh a lot are perceived as more open and attractive. Don't skimp on the smileys.
Make it clear to your crush that you want to see them again
If the date is successful and you would like to see the person again, do not be afraid to express this clearly. We all have moments of insecurity when we doubt ourselves. If both individuals indulge in these feelings, there is a high probability that, despite the success of the date, it will not happen again. So let your crush know you had a great time and look forward to seeing you again.
