You will feel less nervous and a lot more confident when you are well prepared for that first date.
First dates are extremely important as they are the moment when you get to provide your date with a first, and often long lasting impression. So naturally you are going to be feeling a little nervous and scared about this situation, and will want to do everything that you can to make it go as well as possible.
A good confidence booster is knowing that she already said yes!
You will most likely find yourself asking the question “What do I need to do before my first date”? If you are, then there is no need to look any further as here are 5 things you need to do before a first date. Tick all of these things off and you can be pretty certain that your first date will turn out extremely well.
Research for Things to Talk About
Doing a bit of research for a first date may seem a little extreme and too much like a chore, but it is something that everyone going on a first date should do. In the days leading up to the first date, you should spend a little time researching current events and interesting topics. This will allow you to bring them up during the first date in order to make some great conversation. A good way to start is by reading newspapers and browsing websites such as Reddit and Mashable, as they always have funny, interesting, and unique things on that would be great to use for a first date.
Get to know her better, even before your first date by doing a little research on her.
Try And Find Out A Little Bit About Her
As well as researching for things to talk about on your first date, it is vital that you find out a little bit about your date. This doesn’t mean hiring a private investigator to carry out a covert operation on her, but just finding out a few things about her. You can either do this by having a quick look at her social media profiles e.g. Facebook, Twitter, Google+ and Linkedin, or by subtly inquiring via text message. Whichever way you choose, just make sure to find out some of the things she likes such as what she enjoys doing, her favorite music genre, what she studies or her job or profession. Depending on how much information you find out, be careful not to reveal it to her too quickly. You don’t want her to feel like you were spying on her because she might feel very uncomfortable you knowing too much so soon. However, you can use some of this knowledge about her as topic starters. For example, if there is a hobby or interest that you both share, you can start talking about how much you like this hobby and/or something pertaining to your common interests. She will certainly get involved in the conversation and begin to feel a common bond with you.
Don’t forget to check for nose, ear, and stray eyebrow hairs.
Groom Yourself
For a first date you always need to be well groomed. This means getting your haircut and having a shave. It is highly suggested that you don’t pick this moment for a new hairstyle and instead stick to the style that you usually have.
On the day of your date, it is vital that you have the closest shave you can. Whisker burns hurt! Having a wet shave and using a high quality shaving brush will allow you to achieve this. Make sure to take your time ensuring that you don’t miss any spots or nick yourself!
Pick Out Some Good Clothes to Wear
It’s a great idea to decide upon the clothes you are going to wear well before the date. This means picking clothes that are going to impress your date, and that are going to be appropriate for the occasion. It wouldn’t make sense to get suited and booted if you’re only meeting for a coffee. Also on a final note, make sure the clothes you are going to wear are freshly cleaned and ironed to perfection.
Sleep
You have researched some topics to talk about, you’ve found out what you can about your date, groomed yourself superbly and have picked out some suitable clothes—the last thing that you need to do before the first date is sleep. As hard as it may be, try not to worry and think over things too much. You should feel very relaxed knowing that you have adequately prepared for your date. So get some sleep because it is very important that you are not yawning and appearing uninterested in her during the date.
Author Bio
This is a guest post written by Kate Simmons, a creative freelance writer who enjoys sharing her tips and advice on various blogs.