1) Leave the mobile phone off! Do not answer it if it is on
Silent either. You should only do this if you are expecting an
emergency and I mean an emergency. You only look like a
deadhead, self-centred fool answering a phone at a meeting that
is important and that goes for all meetings. It's inconsiderate
and breeds contempt from the other party even if they agree to
you answering it. They're only being polite which you're not, if
you do have a ringing phone and answer it. This does not mean
leave it at home - you may need it later.

2) Don't smoke anything in the presence of others unless they
also smoke and for goodness sake make sure that no one near you
is eating. Never smoke in an area where people are eating even
if they smoke. You would be a fool to smoke in the presence of
your date when they didn't smoke. If you're keen, it may be time
to think about not smoking in their presence again.

3) A good rule is not to talk about your achievements unless you
are asked. Bragging is more often frowned upon and puts people
off early. Show some interest in your date and their hobbies
achievements and interests. If you do this regularly enough, it
will become a habit and your good social skills will become very
obvious to others including your date.

4) Find some way to compliment them. This is good practise even
if you don't think this person is right for you. What goes
around comes around! This is also a great building block for
social skills improvement.

5) Smart casual attire is always good for the first date. Girls
- don't go over the top with jewellery. It looks crass and
sometimes cheap! Subtlety is the name of the game here. Boys -
don't swear or cuss. It only indicates ignorance and sometimes
stupidity. It does not make you look tough. Your actions and the
way you deal with life will show how tough you are quickly
enough. Most people can find an adjective somewhere in their
vocabulary to describe things. You'll find that you can too!

6) Most girls like to be respected and despite their eye lashes
fluttering away in some scenarios, they are generally quite
bright and one step ahead of you. The more you treat them like
your equal in conversation, the more quickly you will identify a
good match for you or not.

7) Most boys like to have interest shown in their achievements
or interests. In fact, you could just focus on this for the
whole date and be safe if you wanted to.

8) Eat like a human being - don't quaff down the food like it's
your last meal. Don"t fill up. This will ensure that you can
feel good about doing something after you've dined i.e. dancing,
a walk evn consider about going to a differnt venue for coffee,
dessert, dancing or a drink perhaps. Mixing you're venues often
displays varying behaviour. If your date begins to swing from a
chandelier after one drink you may want to consider the future
carefully.

9) Boys - if you enjoyed your date, say so at the end of the
evening. Follow up with a thoughtful gift such as flowers to her
place of work or her doorstep. It does NOT have to be expensive.
The surprise is what counts here along with the fact that you
have obviously thought about her since the date. Hand write the
card and leave a phone number she can catch you on.

10) Girls - try not to make yourself too available at the end of
your first date. But make your feelings clear with an element of
subtlety. Whatever you do not ask him if he will call again.
Your mind set must be one of value and that if doesn't call then
there will be another who will.

One more thing - on your first few dates never and I mean never
get in a discussion of old boy friends or girlfriends, ex wives
or husbands, nor anything to do with these issues - Never!

About the author:
Publisher & author: Roy Barker. Roy is the author of the popular
ebook, Income from Photography - a downloadable ebook which
guides the reader on how to start up and market a Profitable
Photography business. It can be viewed at
http://www.profitable-photography.com A Free eBook is also
available which helps you decide on what type of photography you
would enjoy most at http://www.photography-business.blogspot.com

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