You’re on a date and you want to impress him (although the feeling should be mutual and he should be hoping to impress you, too). To be impressive, you don’t have to try too hard. As a rule, guys are pretty simple. If he’s into how you look, sound, and smell, you don’t have to do a lot more. But to really be impressive and be the greatest date in the world, just do the following and it’s all good.
You’re on time. No guy wants to hang out waiting…besides, while you’re delaying, he might meet someone else!
You’re appropriately dressed. If he’s invited you to dinner, don’t show up wearing jean shorts.
You don’t get drunk or sloppy. One cocktail, one beer, or one glass of wine- and that’s it. Sure, alcohol will help you relax, but you don’t want to be slurring your words.
You don’t weep. Crying is alarming. Another reason to stay sober, especially if you’re the drink-and-get-sentimental type!
You don’t talk about your ex-husband, your last boyfriend, or other guys you’re dating. You’d think this is common sense, but it’s surprising how many people do this.
You offer to pay for your own drink. He should demur and say it’s his treat, but you should make the offer. It’s good form.
You’re a good sport. Going on a date often means you’re in for a surprise about what’s happening. For example, he suggests an activity, like fly fishing, that you don’t know much about. Be willing to give it a shot.
You show an interest in him, ask questions. Not an interrogation. Questions.
You’re coquettish. But not too much.
You share interesting (but not alarming!) information about yourself. This is called getting to know each other.
You behave like it’s a date, not a job interview. It’s okay to brag about your job, your travels, your achievements, but don’t lay it out like a verbal resume. This information should come across in a natural manner – that is, conversation.
You leave your house with the intention of having fun. Again, this seems like it should be obvious, but you’d b surprised how many people go on a date actually anticipating it won’t go well. If this is your head, why bother? Dating is supposed to be fun!
You’re upbeat. Nobody wants to date someone who is depressed or morose. Put your happy face on.
You end the date on a good note. Know when it’s time to end the date. Go while the going’s good.
If you’re interested in him, you let him know you want him to kiss you. Don’t leave him in the dark if you find him sexually attractive. Don’t have sex on the first date. Kissing him, however, is important.
You send him a friendly text the next day. Let him know you had a great time. But don’t push it.
You know being a great date is easy. You don’t sweat the small stuff! That’s because you’re a natural!
Eve Marx is the author of eight sex books. Her titles include "Whats Your Sexual IQ?," "Flirtspeak: The Sexy Language of Flirtation," "The Goddess Orgasm," and "101 Things You Didnt Know About Sex."
