First Date Guidelines To Have A Good Conversation | The Communication Blog

Tuesday, July 20, 2010

First Date Guidelines To Have A Good Conversation

By Hubert Thompson

Dating can be a stressful time for anyone. Whether you're new or returning to the dating world, you may find yourself getting nervous at the prospect of meeting someone new.

It might help to look at a first date as an opportunity. It gives you a chance to make a good impression on someone with your appearance and social skills. A first date is also valuable in that it lets you know if there's a spark of compatibility and chemistry. You can get a feeling if the date will lead to something serious or remain casual.

Take these few suggestions to help you keep the conversation going and put your best foot forward.

It's always a good idea to ask questions and keep the topics light and casual. Don't get too personal at this stage. Keep the conversation about general topics and current events.

Save the conversations about religion and politics for future dates. They aren't the best topics for a first meeting. Come prepared with some interesting stories or jokes to keep the atmosphere light.

Make your partner feel important. Ask them a lot of questions so they know you're interested in getting to know them. You may want to ask about their family, their job or a trip they may have recently taken. Make sure you're a good listener, as well and don't interrupt.

It's always a good idea to talk about things that your partner enjoys. Don't forget that your chances of getting a second date hinge on how well the first one goes. So, make your date feel comfortable so they enjoy themselves.

Make the first date something brief and simple. Don't plan anything elaborate for a first meeting. Coffee, drinks or dinner is enough for the first time. Save the special picnics or trips for future dates.

Hopefully, these tips will help you on your way to love. They couldn't hurt.

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