What to Do on First Date?

For the Guys

A first date for a guy is as important as it is for a girl. However, there are certain rules that no guy must break. Given below is list of the things that you simply cannot and must not do on a first date. Read them and live by them, and you never know, you’ll never feel the need to go on a firstdate again. So guys, don’t
Be late. Whatever you do, do not be late on the first date. It creates a very casual and irresponsible impression in the mind and that’s not what you want.
Carry a gift. Flowers or toffees are alright. But don’t make the mistake of carrying an elaborate or expensive gift on the first date. She’ll accept it graciously on the outside but on the inside, she’s sure to be having red flares going on!
Complain. A first date is about meeting a new person and having a good time. Don’t ruin this chance by constantly complaining about your work or your boss or anything for that matter.
Be presumptuous. Ask her where she would like to go and what she would like to eat or drink. Don’t make those decisions for her. She’ll never want to be around a control freak.
Initiate intimate conversation. However attractive your date is and however confident you are, there are many other things to talk about on a first date, other than sex. So avoid talking about anything related to it.
Get too touchy. A peck on the cheek is more than acceptable at the end of a first date. That too, if initiated by her. A hug should suffice, if you think she won’t mind a light kiss, only then go for it.
Not pay. No matter how much you hear about gender equality and all that, a girl always appreciates a chivalrous man. So, offer to foot the entire bill and only if she insists a lot, agree to split it.
Brag. Bragging, especially if you cannot back it up with proof is a major turn off for women. So avoid extolling yourself. Just be yourself and see how the date goes. You’ll be pleasantly surprised.

For the Girls

The list of things to do and not to do on a first date can go on and on. However, we’ll focus on the basic tips that will help you get through the seemingly terrifying ordeal of a first date. Just use these pointers and you’re sure to have a fun time. So, on a first date, don’t
Dress provocatively. Don’t go under-dressed and certainly don’t overdress. Wear something decent and neutral. You don’t want to send out the wrong message on the first date, do you?
Be late. Agreed you can play hard to get, but not at the cost of someone else’s time. If you cannot avoid being late, then have the courtesy to call and inform that you’ll be late.
Talk about kids or about meeting the family. If you have kids, well and good. You need to mention it at the onset. However, he wants to know more about you. So using kids and family as conversation starters on the first date is not really a good idea.
Feign interest. If he’s talking about something that you have no idea about or are not really interested in, then either politely tell him that or simply change the topic to something that you both have in common. Pretending to be interested in something that you’re not interested in can get you into a lot of trouble.
Starve yourself. Just because you’re meeting him for the first time does not mean you have to appear all glamorous and end up eating a salad that otherwise you would not have even glanced at. Eat like a normal human being. That being said, don’t be a glutton either.
Not offer to pay. He will insist that he pay the bill. He might end up doing it too. But that does not mean you don’t even offer to pay. Since it’s a first date, going dutch is a fair thing to do.
Whine about your life. Nothing is more unattractive on a woman than a whiney face and a high pitched voice spelling out how miserable her life is. You’ll depress him away.
Talk about your past relationships. They’re in the past, so let them stay there. You’re out with this person because you want to move on, right? Well, that’s not going to happen if you can’t stop talking about your ex.