Due to the hustle and bustle of city life, weekends are usually the best time for many to plan outings like hangouts, retreats, family time out, parties, and dates. If you have someone seeking a first date, the weekend is your best option, except it does not tally with your date’s programme or schedule.
“Date” in this article means a social meeting planned before it happens, especially one between two people who have or might have a romantic relationship.
This comes with anticipation, especially when it is with someone you have been looking forward to meeting.
As a lady, there are few things you can do to grab a man’s heart or attention and make him look forward to meeting you a second time.
Some of them are:
Keep Your Phone Away
You see, a mobile phone has been described as man’s best companion in today’s world. But on date. it is a taboo.
When you are on a date with someone, it is not the time to receive or take calls from every Tom, Dick, and Harry.
Keep your phone in your bag; chats can wait, but love can’t wait. Put your phone on silent mode if need be.
If, for any reason, you need to use your phone or take a call, seek your date’s permission and be quick about it.
This goes a long way in showing how much value you place on people’s time.
Do Not Order Above Your Partner’s Budget
When given the menu at a restaurant on a date, do not pick the most expensive meal on the menu.
The Western world is quite amazing about how they handle dates, but in Africa, Nigeria to be precise, the man is often the one who bares the brunt. That is, if he made the date request.
If you must order an expensive meal, make sure it is okay with your date by asking. “Is it okay if I order this?” can just nail it for you.
You do not want to embarrass him by ordering something he cannot afford at the moment.
Treat Him With Respect
Even if your date doesn’t meet up to the expectations you had of him physically, financially, or intellectually, don’t make it so obvious by staring at him in disgust or talking rudely to him.
Compose yourself during the date like the classy lady you are.
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You can then decide afterwards if you want to proceed with him or not.
Focus On Him Too
When you’re talking to him, don’t make yourself the focal point of the conversation.
Pay attention to his past, present, and future.
Listen with rapt attention without judging him.
Maintain eye contact all through the conversation, if possible.
Don’t Take A Third Party Along Without Permission
The purpose of having a date gets defeated when you go with a friend, sister, or pal.
If you must go with someone else for any reason, seek permission from your date ahead of time so he would be aware and be prepared.
The Twist
Although, these tips don’t determine how a relationship will go or last, they go a long way toward creating a positive, lasting impression of you in a man’s heart. Remember that first impression matters a lot.
It portrays you as a woman of class and value.
So, which of these tips did you use on your first date, and how did your date feel about it?
