Dates are underrated these days, well at least that's what I think and I've observed. Nobody should come asking how many I've been on 🙄.
Dates are meant to be a means of getting to know each other after having been chatting online or being matched make. For both individuals to have agreed on going on a date, I believe a little effort should be put in to it.
I have listed below key things to consider when going for a date;
Dress nice Smell nice: Your dressing speaks a lot about you on a first date or should I say first meeting (physically). You can't afford to be dressed as a clown and not be approached as one 🤷♀️. Your dressing doesn't have to be expensive, just look neat and smell nice, there are very affordable fragrance and clothes doesn't matter where you get them from, what matters is the effort you put to it.
Be there on time: There should be no such thing as Nigerian time! If you both agreed on a time, then there should be no excuses for lateness except of course it's an emergency or an unexpected traffic like when rain falls 🤣 It's funny but This is Nigeria! Being early is a sign of respect and honor not just for the other person but for yourself.
Smile often and be engaging: It's called a Date! You both should be interacting and engaging by talking and asking different sorts of questions. There's no harm in asking about 5-10 years plan for each other, don't make a fuss out of it, it's just a question that requires an answer and if you have one just share it and if not figure it out! If you know a good joke tell it and keep the atmosphere fun and kind.
Be polite and considerate: It doesn't matter who chose the location or what type of setting it is! Learn to be considerate by not ordering the most expensive or any expensive meal on the Menu 😒.
There are times where two people on a date can decide to split the bill it still doesn't mean you shouldn't be considerate. Another thing is, do not look down on your waiter, be kind and polite when in need of their services, besides they are only there to tend to your needs. Lastly, be kind enough to say thank you for every kind gesture put across to you, it doesn't hurt 😉!
Avoid your phones: Hmmm! this is a very common and obsessive habit a lot of us have these days, we just can't seem to get off our mobile phones. Well! you decided to go out on a date, you have to respect that, by involving yourself in a more valuable conversations and not with your phones doing the talking. It's quite disrespectful when you are on your phone while the other person is speaking to you 😒.
Just look at this picture! You can tell how irritated she feels by his attention not on the date but on his phone! Like seriously dude 🙄. Anyways you get the idea now. It shouldn't be that hard to be off your phone for 2-3 hours except of course it's for a dual picture time of you two 😊.
Give complements: The compliments we give on dates lingers much in the heart and mind. So learn to give compliments a lot and let's be honest it wouldn't hurt you one bit when you do!
To conclude this, your first date gives you a hunch of feeling about the other party, and also tells if there's going to be a next! Be yourself and don't try too hard!
Do have a fabulous week!
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