This is our first date, I am very excited!
First of all, a little excitement is good, it spirits up the room:)
But if you really want to guarantee a second date, here are some clues for you...
Clean and neat dressing is always useful and shows that you care about your date.
Ladies! A plain make-up is absolutely ideal. Exaggerated makeup will only make you
funny...
Surprisingly ladies complain about perfumes of gentlemen!
Gentlemen! We don?t want you to smell for sure; but, we recommend you to be a little
bit moderate about your fragrance :)
During the date, switching your mobile phone to silent mode is kindly requested.
Yes, we are aware that you are not at the movies; but, you can prove that you are
in fact capable of pursuing your life without using your mobile for 40 minutes.
You will have a better opportunity to understand the person beside you if there
is no distraction.
If available, a business card to offer will come in handy after a nice date!
This is our first date, where should we meet?
You are very lucky; the only remaining part for you is to be there just on time!
Your client manager will have already arranged a meeting place and an hour suitable
for both you and your date. The only thing you should do is to be there on time
and enjoy the meeting.
Our recommendations for the first date are;
- For a 1-hour lunch break, an elegant restaurant for snacks or a cafe where you can
drink some coffee or eat a dessert.
- An elegant cafe where you can drink and snack after work.
The main point of a first date is to chat for 30-60 minutes, obtain the first impression
and then decide whether or not you want to see him/her again.
A romantic dinner for the first date might be a bitter start for relationships, on contrary to common belief. An open ended meeting will put pressure on both parties and eventually leads them to lie and make up excuses to cut short an unpleasant dinner.
You can always talk to your own client manager for further recommendation about place choices.
Wining and Dining is great, but who will pay the bill!?
Gentlemen! Calm down :)
Bill is paid equally by both of you at first dates as we state all of our members. Following dates are optional; within the course of your relationship, you are free to behave as you like ;)
I don't know anything about this person standing next to me! How will I ever get the conversation going?
First of all, do not forget that the person in front of you is not a person you met at a random bar. She/he also devotes her/his time like you and came to get to know you.
We hope that you will have a common base about most issues within the frame of general information you provided for us. However, at the first date, mentioning about your ex-darlings/spouses, especially complaining about them and dishonoring them will not be a good start. A boring talk about politics and religion will also be a conversation killer.
The most convenient subjects for the first date will be your job, workplace, hobbies, holidays you last spent, your favorite places, artists, films etc.
We should also point out that you may have much to tell; but, let the person in front of you talk as well. Ask questions showing that you listen to her/him.
Gentlemen! If you haven?t discovered yet, we announce here that also ladies like to be heard :)
This is a complete disaster!
Although we try all dates to be perfect, every date may not end up well. What you should do on this kind of situations is to respect the person in front of you and accompany him/her until finishes his/her meal/drink and then leave the table politely after thanking.
Don?t forget that you don?t have to give your business card or phone number to every date. Before exchanging your contact information, you had better wait until the end of the meal.
I like her/him a lot; but,...
She/he didn?t offer me her/his phone number and I was shy about asking. I am not sure if she/he likes me...
A little shyness is normal during the first date, many people even finds it sympathetic. But you must have to decide till the end of the day whether or not you want to see that person again!
Don?t hesitate to offer your business card or phone number if you enjoy your date. If she/he also gives you her/his phone number, this means that feelings are mutual.
Don?t forget that we wouldn?t have so many married couples if everybody had waited for the first step coming from the other. Worst scenario is that you will have one business card less; so, it?s not a big deal after all!
If you have exchanged your contact details, but you are still not sure about what she/he thinks about you and need some advice, you can always call your client manager and consult topics you're curious about.
He/She is the one I have been looking for!
This is the one sentence that we like hearing most. It is always nice to know when you decide to try together! But before planning your wedding the next day, we highly recommend you to slow down and take things a bit easy. Not to mention long-lasting relationships/marriages are only possible with strong foundations.
Good or bad doesn?t matter!
Your experiences are very crucial for us to be able to improve the quality of our service. If you share your impressions and opinions with your client manager for few minutes after each date, you will help us to choose better fits for you.
Good luck with your dates and enjoy!
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