How to Prepare for a First Date With an Online Match
So, you’ve taken the plunge and signed up for an online dating site. You may think that the hard part is over, but the truth is, you’ve got more hurdles coming your way. The next major one comes as soon as you manage to connect with someone online. Now, you’ve got yourself a date. It shouldn’t be too difficult, right?
Even if that’s the case, a bit of preparedness can go a long way in ensuring that any dating opportunity that comes along goes well. If you’re about to have your first date with an online match, here are a few things that you may want to look into:
The Setting for the Date
There are two key elements to choosing the right location for your date. First, the place has to be public. Safety is an important consideration to take for all parties involved, so choosing some place open and busy is a step in the right direction.
Second, the place must be somewhere you are comfortable with. Somewhere you feel at home. However, take note that this should go both ways. You also want your date to feel comfortable and safe so you can both enjoy your first date.
The First Real-Life Impression
What this means is how you will dress for the date. With online profiles, it is easy to pick and choose your most flattering photos. However, the impression you will make offline is not going to be the same. A great way to ensure that things start off well is by dressing for the occasion (though that does not necessarily mean dressing up, especially if the date leans towards casual). Dressing comfortably is the key to a good first impression.
The Topics of Conversation
By the time you decide to meet an online match for the first time in person, you should already have a good idea of what your date is into. This knowledge will serve you well as you prepare to have actual in-person conversations for the first time. You can choose to either wing it, if you think that’s the right way to go, or you can think of topics to talk about beforehand.
The Punctuality Factor
No one likes being made to wait and neither does your date. When you agree to be at a specific place at a specific time, it is ever so important that you arrive on time. Failing to do so is not only rude, but can potentially sour the rest of the date because of the negative impression it creates. Though unforeseen circumstances may affect your punctuality, it is still better to stay on top of this.
The Management of Expectations
A little awkwardness here and there can’t be helped. It’s just the way things are, especially when it comes to a first date–and one that has its origins from a dating site, at that! If you imagine having an absolute blast with no mistakes or anything embarrassing happening whatsoever, then you may have to dial it back a bit. Expecting less can often lead to greater enjoyment.
A first date with an online match is bound to end up being a lot of things. It could be a lot of fun, lead to a lot of laughs, or be downright painful to look back to years from now. Good or bad, any outcome where preparedness is a key factor is always better than an outcome where no one prepared at all.
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