First dates are scary. Most people hate the idea of having to go on a first date. Will you like them? Will they like you? What do I talk about? It feels more like a job interview than a date. Here are some basic tips to make your first date with that special someone run a little more smoothly.

DONT Talk About An Ex Or Past Relationship

Nobody wants to know about all the juicy details of your last relationship; thats something you save for much, much further down the line. Talking about other people you were once with can cause jealousy, or make the other person think youre still emotionally in that relationship, and turn them off.

DO Smile!

Smiling always sends a positive vibe out to people youre with, and you want your date to think youre happy. By frowning the whole time they might see you as a negative person who isnt fun to be with. So smile, I swear you will get a much better reaction.

DONT Answer Your Cell Phone

I cannot stress enough how incredibly RUDE it is to answer your phone when you are with another person, especially if you are on a first date with them! By answering your phone, youre telling the person youre with that they arent intriguing enough and youd rather have a conversation with someone more interesting. Just turn it off! They invented voicemail for a reason.

DO Be A Gentleman

Chivalry is NOT dead! Despite what you hear, women still love when a guy opens the door for you (this means the car door too!) You will never get points knocked off for being a gentleman, because you are showing her that your mature and know how to treat a lady. Flowers wouldnt hurt either.

DONT Wear A Costume

Well, okay, not literally a costume, but dont wear something that isnt YOU. First dates are scary enough, you dont need to be pulling and tugging at your outfit the whole night, and wondering if your skirt is too short. Wear something that you wear a lot, something you feel comfortable in because if you feel comfortable on the inside, then you will look more comfortable to your date on the outside.

DO Ask Questions

Everyones favorite topic for a conversation is themselves. Why? Because its the field we are most knowledgeable in. When in doubt about what to say, just ask them a question about themselves. They will be happy to answer, and who knows, it just may even spur a topic for a new conversation.

DONT Give It All Away

Ladies, do not sleep with the guy on the first date. This is by far the worst move you can make. If you give everything at once, then what is left for him to find out? A little mystery goes a long way.

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