The Do’s & Don’ts of First Dates
Some guideline on what to do and not to do on your first date:
- Be on time
- Let a friend or family member know of your whereabouts
- Meet in a busy public place
- Arrange your own transport – don’t rely on the date to fetch you
- Be yourself, be positive
- Pay for your own meal or coffee
- Avoid going back to his/her place on the first date
- Don’t have your expectations too high or low
- Be clean, fresh, and smell nice
- Be presentable – don’t be too revealing
- Avoid alcohol on the first date
- Engage with the person, even if you are not interested in them.
- Don’t lead them on unnecessarily, but don’t be rude
- Don’t talk about your past relationships
- Don’t over share anything about your personal life
- Avoid using your phone if not necessary
- Don’t discuss finances