Hi Readers,
I'm back... yes, it's the last of the first impression tips from the Hitch website.
Continuing on, with our tips for a successful first date, I have included the first 5 posts about a successful first date (if this is your first time on the site, then you're not missing out on anything). If this is not your first time, I'll go towards the 6th tip from the top and leave the last 5 tips after this one.
Once again, according to Hitch here's his 6th tip so far:
Hitch's tip #6:
According to Hitch, here are some premium first date ideas (and I'm quoting these tips from Hitch's site):
A. "Sunday brunch, eggs benedict and mimosaas. If mimosas aren't really your style, try another type of restaurant that serves breakfast or brunch; just don't forget that this is a date. Restaurants that specialize in one breakfast item, i.e. pancakes or waffles, are best for chowing with your buddies".
B. "Drinks after work, leaves room for dinner if things are going well. "Drinks after work" doesn't translate to "Let's do shots and rant about how much we hate our bosses". I recommend a two-drink limit."
C. "Hiking and a picnic, you pack the picnic. Let me just note here that if you're showing off and racing up a hill ahead of her, you're likely to get a rock chucked at your head. Resist the urge to shout over your shoulder, "This'll be great for your butt! Last one to the top's a rotten egg!"
D. "Art exhibit and lunch. There are two key words when searching for an interesting first-date-art-exhibit: "No Nudity". As much as it pains me to say that, walking around a gallery sporting wood isn't gonna turn anyone on. Well, except you.
E. "Live music venue, jazz clubs, always a good choice. Nothing too crowded or loud; there's nothing sexy about shouting in each other's ears, and saying "what?" eight hundred times.
My tip:
Sometimes, you can make your first date as an ice breaker to get to know each other and test the waters. It can also test your 5 senses to full capacity. One way to do that is to go for a cup of coffee. Perhaps for lunch or after work.
This is an initial way to get to know each other and is not too pressing. It's casual and not too formal. If you like each other, then obviously you will wanna take it further. If not, then nothing is lost and there hasn't been a lot of time and money invested in the process.
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Hitch's tip #5:
When asking for the Date: Have a Plan, Man. Hitch was saying, do you remember when you were back in high school? When you would have weekend conversations with your friends and it usually goes something like this:
"What do you wanna do?"
"I dunno. What do you wanna do?"
"I dunno."
"Do you wanna drive?"
"I don't care. I'll drive if you don't want to."
"I don't care."
Well, you're not in high school anymore and you're certainly not playing tennis (with meaningless conversations going back and forth). So, when you decide to ask your special lady out, always have a plan.
You can say something like this:
"Hi Karen, it's Bob. There's a new photography exhibit at the City Gallery. I was wondering if you'd like to go check it out Thursday night?"
According to Hitch, "ask her out in a sincere, and forthright way. Tell her that you want to take her out, and here's your idea; if she wants to change the plan a little to suit her tastes, great! Trust me, women love to be in on the plans!"
My tip:
Just backing up on what Hitch was saying, be confident when you're speaking to her as well. A woman can tell if you're not confident, she can feel the aura around you. And if you're not confident enough, you're not likely to get a 'yes' for your first date. Having said that, don't be too boastful either, be smooth, cool, calm and collected.
Be smooth in the way you talk, cool in the way you walk, calm in the way you stand and collected in the way you act. No head scratching either when you're asking her out - ok?!
When asking her out have a plan. In saying so, be flexible with it as well. Just because you're plan is set and it may not be what she wants - anticipate for changes that might happen.
Always, give her what she wants. After all you want her to enjoy your first date don't you?
By the way, it might be nice to give her some flowers as you pick her up from home or when you meet her at your date location.
Have a look at our flowers page and you will see some information about flowers and some recommended flower sites online as well.
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Hitch Tips # 3:
Fresh Breath: "Stop relying on the self-test to determine if your breath is fresh. Just because it doesn't singe the hair on the back of your hand doesn't mean it passes the test. If you can't be bothered to carry breath mints or spray, then make some wiser food choices".
My tip:
When eating try and avoid eating some onions (at least on your first date anyway). You know what some people say, 'it's bad to have that onion breath'. I know sometimes, you just forget (cause you get caught up in the moment) - but at least prepare yourself and bring one of those "fresh mint chewys". They're like little green sheets that just melts in your tongue and leaves you that fresh minty breath.
Another alternative is to purchase some chewing gum, that are mint or peppermint flavoured. Well, you get the idea - just make sure it's safe for you to talk to her without shifting her face on one side.
Hinch tip #4:
"Smells Good" - "Put simply, this begins with a shower. When buying cologne, keep it simple and clean. Your scent should never be described as "interesting". When it comes to smell, "interesting" translates to, "you smell funky". Shoes can be funky, music is funky, feeling funky is good, but funky smells are never good.
My tip:
On one of my earlier posts, I mention something about this. And as Hitch says make sure you're scent is not described as "funky". How do you achieve this?
When deciding to purchase a cologne, go to the counter where there is a saleslady. It's good to hear from a lady's side what is it that can be good for you. The lady may tell you what's popular, what's new and what's the latest trend. Another good thing, is you can ask her what it smells like on you. It'd be good to have a ladies perspective on things.
If you're still feeling stuck, go and visit our cologne page. You will find the most popular colognes among male and female shoppers.
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Here are the first 2 tips from Hitch and from my own, in case you missed it: Here it is...
I'll go through the first one and expand on it further. However, before we do that, I'd just like to say that the first impression on a first date can either make it or break it for you.
You need to be very aware that ladies are very detailed conscious. Ever noticed when one of your friends (girl) make a comment on what colour mascara that other girl is wearing? Or, what about when she mentions that the other girl seems to wear too much make up?
Alternatively, how about when your girlfriend makes a comment on how that other woman who's wearing a short skirt doesn't match the colour of her shoes, along with her funky top???
I know!?? Beats me, but most guys (including myself) doesn't notice this much of a great detail. So, knowing this - how can you turn this knowledge to your advantage?
Well, first up according to Hitch you need to make sure of these things: By the way, I'll also be adding a tip of my own after each of Hitch's tip, that way, I can expand it further for you and you can have more tricks up your sleeve. So here they are...
Hitch's tip #1:
Make it a point to remember her first name. A man may forgive you, if you say: "I'm sorry, I don't remember your name", a woman, most likely will not. So, mention her name a couple of times if you have to but not more than three times. Otherwise, you might freak her out.
Even if you say, "it was nice meeting you, Karen" can go a long way.
My tip:
One way to remember her name easily is to associate something unique about her with her name. How do you do this - you may ask?
Well, for example her name is Karen and she has a very unique mole on her upper right corner of her lip. You need to break down her name into syllables that sounds like something else and you can put a picture on it.
So, for Karen - it sounds like "car" and "ran". So, you can think of it like a running car. Then you need to use the unique assocation that Karen has (in this example - a "mole"). So you can think of something like a "mole" driving a "running car".
So next time you see Karen, the first thing you'll notice is her mole on her upper corner of her right lip. Then you will associate that mole driving a running car.
You will then associate "mole" with "running" "car", so that makes her name "run" "car" (Karen)!
I know, it sounds a bit "silly" but it works. Let me ask you, have you ever met someone, then after having not seen them in a while you remember their name so easily because of a certain feature on them?
Which could be one of many things: a tie, the colour of their hair, their earring, their ring, the shape of their forehead, their pointed nose, the way they walk, the way they speak, the way they smile... there are so many things - but I think you get my drift...
Or, how about have you tried describing someone to a friend of yours and you can't remember their name, but you remember what they look like or what they were wearing - then you both agree by saying "oh yeah"?
Well, that's exactly what I mean.
So, try this out for yourself. You may not get it the first time, but you will get it after some practice.
Now, we're on to the second tip for a successful First Impression on your "First Date". Once again, I will show you the tip from "Hitch" and include one of my own...
Hitch's tip #2:
Make sure that your clothes fit. Call your mom, (if you have to) if you don't know your shirt size. Also, when it comes to pants, it's cool to wear your jeans a little long, and your trousers should be long enough so that when you walk, your socks don't show. Keeping in mind that when you sit down, your socks will show.
Here's one tip that I think is really appropriate that Hitch suggests:
"Match your socks to your shoes, or to your pants. Wearing white socks with your trousers isn't a sign of athleticism; it's a lapse in judgement".
My tip:
It is imperative that you also match your shoes with the colour of trousers you're wearing. What do I mean you ask?
I have seen other guys in their business attire - smart looking and all... then when you look at their shoes - they're wearing Sneakers???? Not only that, they were wearing white socks with their black pants and their long sleeve business shirt!??
I mean, they're on their way to work and conduct business not play basketball, isn't it? So, the same goes for your first date - you want to impress her not play basketball with her don't you???
So... make sure you're pants are long enough but not high enough on your waist - so you don't look like Steve Erkl... make it smart, simple and effective...
By the way, here's another one:
Make sure the colour of your shoes, match the colour of your belt. And, make sure you're socks are also the same colour as your shoes. Hence, your socks, shoes and belt must match in colour.
I used to work in retail and sold many garments and numerous business suits and this is one of the many things I learnt. It's amazing how many guys, miss these important little details. So, I hope this helps you as well.
Anyway, that's it for now folks. We'll cover the rest of the tips and continue on shortly.
Until then have a great day and see you in blogosphere.
Cheers,
Mr. Date
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