Dating Advice

Once you're signed up to an online dating site you should have no problem getting dates. Getting the date is only the start though! Once you're on that date you need to make a great first impression. This guide provides you with some practical dating advice, hints and tips. Take note of these and your date is sure to be a success.

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The Basics

As the saying goes first impressions count, this means that you really need to put a little effort into your date preparation to ensure that people are left with the right impression of you.

Take the date seriously, prepare for it and clear time in your diary so that you can leave your problems at home and spend time getting to know someone new.

For more in depth details on the basics of dating take a look at 12 Simple Rules, a complete guide to dating for both men and women.

Body Language

A huge amount of communication is done through body language you don't have to become an expert, but adopting open body language will make you appear more confident and friendly which can only be a good thing.

Compliment you date on their clothes or appearance, they will have put some effort in and would like to know its appreciated

Always know how and by what means you are getting home

Do not drink more than you date if its going well and you both feel the need for a drinking session then why not, but there is nothing worse than being the sober one and having to listen to drunk rambling. In the same vain don't drink while your getting ready or you will arrive drunk.

Where to go

Where to go on a date isn't an easy question to answer. If you already know something about the person you're going on a date with you can use that information to think up an idea that you can both enjoy.You may want to stand out from thecrowd and take your date somewhere original and enjoyable.

Restarants are generally a bad idea for first dates. It will be a long night if your not having a good time! Much better to meet for drinks early, then if it goes great you can extend the night. If it is not going well then you can claim you have plans and bail. For lots of great date ideas there is an inspirational book 300 Creative Dates, where you're sure to find some good ideas!

Looking good

You don't need to look like a supermodel to make a great impression when you go dating, but you should make the best of yourself. For the simple reason that you will feel much better and appear a lot more confident so do what it takes to get yourself looking the best that you can.

If you want to get fit and diet or just go for more superficial changes such as a make over just remember do not go for anything too drasic as this is supposed to be confidence boosting, not destroying.

For men the book Grooming secrets for men will teach you everything you need to know to make yourself look great for a date.

Conversation

Once you're on the date it is important to make good conversation. There is nothing worse than awkward silences. The key is to have some key phrases that can be relied upom to open up converations. For some general conversation ideas try Smalltalk, and excellent book that is full of suggestions.

Whatever you talk about do not lie. It can seem like a good idea to try and expand on a few stories, but telling outright lies will only be embarrassing if everything works out and you get caught.

If you want to move it up a gear you'll need more than just smalltalk. Guy Gets Girl is a guide for Men that covers how to steer conversations in a way that will attract women. For women The secrets of filting with men is a fantasitc guide.

After the Date

Always email or text to say thanks for the date, even if you don't want to see them again.

Never give a false promise if you don't want to see them again. Say so. It will be hard but it's kindest to everyone.If it did go well then let them know, and arrange to meet up again!

More Advice

If you've read all of the above dating advice and guidance and you still want more then don't worry. There is lots of information available to you, such as the guides below: There are also lots of great websites: