If we consider all our dating tips, we can of course also compile 7 basic dating rules on what to do and further 7 dating rules on what to avoid. This is what we are doing now and here you are: your very quick guide for your first date:

So, you are out and have your first date. Great! In order to make your first date a success just stick to some simple rules about what to do and what to avoid. If you stick to the following tips, your date should be fine.

7 Rules what to Do on a Date

1. Open attitude and body language
2. Smile, a warm smile is a good opener!
3. Seek eye contact (but do not stare!)
4. Conversations should be on positive issues only
5. Keep to the truth – never exaggerate in order to impress
6. Be self confident, but neither snooty
7. Let the other finish what he/she has to say

7 Tips about what to avoid on a date

1. Shy greeting
2. Endless monologues or interrupting the other
3. Slander about other people (work colleagues, etc.)
4. NEVER mention the ex
5. Negativity, whining
6. Dogmatism and insisting
7. Making false promises

That is easy, isn’t it? Enjoy your date by sticking to our 7 rules for dating or read more…

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Over and over people tend to stress a common believe, which is often even considered a fact: A good look will give you better chances at dating and ease flirting. Of course, it sounds pretty logic and there should be a grain of truth in it. Should it? Let’s have a closer look and determine the exact conditions when this really holds true (if it does – actually!).
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Should I dare a kiss on the first date?! Actually, there is no special (valid) rule about having a first kiss on the first date or about not having it. There can’t be. Nevertheless, you should tend to avoid on the very first date. The lady might think you just want to get her into bed if you are going too straightforward to kissing. A men could think you are easy too have or he might be a little nervous, too. So you have to earn yourself your credit and to prove that you want to have a long term relationship and can trust each other. Basically, it would best to wait with the first kiss until the say third date. If you really like each other, you will have all the time in the world to kiss and even more So do not harry if it is not the case. Better increase the interest of the lady and make her curious to get to know you better.
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When it comes to conversation topics for your first date there are some very well established rules for the first date when it comes to the subjects for your conversation. Do not argue about politics, religion, war or even former relationships. Nor is money an acceptable topic, unless your date starts on his/her own. However, be gentle and diplomatic. The topics mentioned before are full of traps and are less likely to contribute to a successful first date.
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How to dress on the first date? As a rule of thumb, you should dress yourself in accordance to the situation. So, if you have your first date at the baseball club do not come in a silk suite and if you go to the ballet avoid coming in sport clothing. Sportive clothing and elegant dressing can be well combined, though. If you are not into fashion, well you can still get in a good fashion store to get some advice on how to dress for your first date. Do not be shy; people there will help you out!
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The question where to go on a first date is difficult to answer. A good place is certainly a good and safe possibility. Then again it is somewhat old-fashioned and completely typical. A better option would be to invite the lady to something less usual. If she is a baseball fan invite her to a fancy baseball game. If YOU like to go to the theatre or the ballet try such a location. Women are impressed if men fancy cultural performances of this kind. You can also impress many women with Italian delicacies or delicacies from France. Try it out!
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The first date is always something special and the hopefully begin of a new relationship. But before you can have the first date, there are already several hurdles to be taken. These include the phase of getting to know each other and of course the first date itself.
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