If you are male, shave your face closely if you have uneven stubble, or trim your beard and mustache if you have them.
Don’t use too much hair gel. If your hair is stiff and shiny after you’ve styled it, you’ve used too much! Your hair should still be able to move and bounce a little.
If you want to wear makeup but don’t have a lot of experience, head to Ulta, Sephora, or Target and ask for tips on how to enhance your features. [2] X Research source
If you’re wearing sandals, make sure your toenails are trimmed and neat, too!
Don’t layer several scents on top of each other, as the smells can mix and become overpowering.
Avoid wearing shirts that have offensive or sarcastic statements printed on them. You will be more attractive if you project a positive image to the world.
Even if your confidence isn’t very high, “fake it till you make it,” as they say. Standing up tall and smiling will give the illusion that you’re confident, even if you’re unsure of yourself!
Do not “neg” your date. Backhanded compliments like “You look a lot like my little sister, she’s in middle school!” or “You’re such a dork, but at least you’re cute!” will hurt your date’s feelings and drive them away from you. [6] X Research source Don’t overdo it with the genuine compliments. Two or three throughout the whole course of the date should suffice, since more can come off as a demand for reciprocation.
Don’t talk about yourself the whole time, as it can be seen as arrogant or self-centered. Don’t ask questions about previous relationships. It will make it seem like you’re comparing yourself to her past romantic interests, which comes off as insecure and annoying. Similarly, don’t talk about your ex-partners, as it may cause them to compare themselves to people they don’t even know!
Current events can be a great conversation starter, but being too negative or trying to show off your worldly knowledge will not impress your date. If you talk about the news, tell them about uplifting stories by starting the conversation with “Hey, did you hear about…?”
It’s impressive if you can recall something they said a long time ago and work it into the conversation. For example, if they said they like hockey and you’re trying to think of things to do, offer to take them to a hockey game.
Do not reach for the sexual parts of their body until you get clear verbal consent. “No” means “no,” even if they’ve been drinking or flirting with you at other times during the date. Buying them a meal is not a ticket to the bedroom. If they say no, it’s not the end of the world, but don’t keep trying to touch them in the same way (or a different way). Respect that they have control over their own body.
Keep some mints and a toothpick in your pocket, just in case you expect the mood to arise. Don’t try to force a kiss at the end of the date if it hasn’t been going very well. In that case, a hug or a swift kiss on the cheek to say “goodbye” is more appropriate.
