Whether you're on your first date with a new person or the 100th with your significant other you want to have a great time without embarrassing yourself or being embarrassed by your partner.
By: Surabhi Yadav
Updated Date: Mon, 30 Apr 2012 06:55 PM (IST)
These dos and don'ts of dating etiquette will help you and prevent blunders on date. Don't be afraid of silenceInvolve your partner in conversation. Silence conveys that you are not enjoying each other’s company. Smile is ice breaker!More than a sexy dress, men are attracted to women who smile. A smile puts everyone at ease and makes you approachable. Boozing can be dangerous!When you are on a date, you may be inclined to drink a little more than usual to help you loosen up. The best way to prevent you from getting drunk on a date is to never drink on an empty stomach. It is always best to have a meal or appetizers when alcohol is involved. Good rule of thumb is for every drink you have, you should drink one glass of water.
Keep your cell away!Don’t take call or text when you are on date. If he/she set aside time to spend with you, then you should honor it. Value your time and try to flow emotions smoothly without any beakers to the emotions. Talk lively
To keep the conversation flowing naturally, ask questions that encourage answers in paragraphs rather than "yes/no" answers. For instance, try "What is your favorite pastime" instead of "Do you love gardening?”Be balanced Keep your conversation balanced. If it feels like you're just doing all the asking and your partner is doing all the talking, balance it out by sharing your own answers when your date pauses. Be on time. Never be late on date, if possible, reach early for a date, arriving late signals to your date that you had better things to do than honor his/her time with a prompt arrival.
Posted By: Surabhi Yadav
