The Do’s and Don’ts of Dating Lesson Number One: The First Date

Part One: When Popping the Question, Some Tips to Consider… Pop In A Breath Mint: He or she will thank you for it later. Rehearse What You Want To Say: Knowing what you want to say and how to say it shows confidence. Confidence = HOT Dress Comfortably: When you wear something you feel comfortable in, you’ll feel confident and it will show. (Read: Don’t dress like a slob…) CONFIDENCE is KEY!

Part Two: Things to Do, Places to See… The Classic (if not mundane) Dinner and a Movie Bowling! (A little competition never killed anybody…) Mini Golf (Who’s got the better form?) Ice Skating (He/she with iron…resolve…shall skate the victor…) Go-Karting (The better driver will triumph…) Hiking (One with the stamina shall persevere…) Picnic in the Park (For the die-hard romantics…)

Part Three: After Question Has Been Popped…Things to Think About Fellas… What to Wear: Wear something that fits where you’re going. Consider this: if it’s cold outside, don’t wear shorts and a t-shirt.  …Nooooo! Primping Time: Don’t spend too much time for 2 reasons: 1) You might end up late and not get a date and 2) You look prettier than your date. Bringing the Girl a Flower: A fabulous gesture, truly. Just don’t bring her a “flower of death.” (Read: Each flower has a meaning. Just because it’s pretty doesn’t mean it means something nice.)  Peach Rose = Desire  Yellow Carnation = Rejection

Part Three: After Question Has Been Popped…Tidbits for the Ladies… Don’t Wear So Much Warpaint (AKA Makeup): There’s something to be said about natural beauty…it’s just better. If you aren’t careful  Wear Appropriate Attire: If you’re going bowling, don’t wear a skirt; more might end up flashing than the cameras at the nearby birthday party. …Noooooo!  Don’t Be Late: Do you really want to give the guys more ammo on the “girls are always late” thing? Speaking for the rest of the female population… NO!

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Possible Outcomes of the First Date… First Date Was so bad that neither participant can fathom enduring another…experience. Would prefer gouging one’s eye out with a fork. Snowball’s Chance In Hell of a Second Date Neither participant felt the other was terribly repulsive or offensive…like lukewarm water. Second Date Has Potential Instant attraction - there were so many fireworks that the 4 th of July looked tame. Second Date FOR SURE

Last Minute Tips…Ladies and Gents… Be Yourself: There’s nothing worse than pretending to be something you’re not. Your date is also going out with you because they see something special – don’t disillusion them by putting up a façade. Compliment Your Date: Don’t say something superficial and generic (ie. you look hot); actually look for something that stands out (ie. that color brings out the blue in your eyes). NO BAD BREATH!!! Halitosis is a turn off ladies and gents. Mints or gum can come in handy…especially for the potential kiss goodnight =D