Dating Tips

Make A Great First Impression

Whether you’re a man or woman, your first date presents an opportunity that will never come again—the chance to make a good first impression.  Ladies—wear a dress that hugs your curves in all the right places, but still leaves a little to the imagination (bare the legs or the breasts, not both), along with a pair of sexy high heels. Guys, you want to show that you’ve got style without looking like you’re trying too hard. A safe measure—never wear more jewelry or hair product than your date, and make sure your shoes and belt are not only in good condition and clean, but that they match.

Watch your language—your body language that is…. Express to your date that you’re open and interested by maintaining eye contact, keeping your arms unfolded and your body turned toward them, while occasionally reaching over to touch their arm or squeeze their leg.

Mind your table manners—there few more visibly powerful telltale indicators of one’s class, education, and training as the knowledge and use of proper etiquette…or lack thereof.   Here are five rules to keep in mind:

RULE #1: LIQUIDS ON THE  RIGHT, SOLIDS ON THE LEFT.  Your bread plate is the one to your left. That’s your water and coffee cup on the right.

RULE #2: FROM THE OUTSIDE IN.Silver is always placed in order of use, beginning with the implement farthest from the plate. So if salad is served as a first course, grab the fork that is farthest from your plate—that is the salad fork.

RULE #3: LAY SIDE-BY-SIDE.When you are finished with each course your knife (with blade turned inward) and fork should be placed beside each other on the plate diagonally.

RULE #4: KEEP IT IN YOUR LAP.You napkin that is! As soon as you are seated, unfold your napkin and place it on your lap. When the meal is finished, or if you leave the table during the meal, put the napkin on the left side of your place-setting.

RULE #5: STAY ERECT.I’m referring to your posture! Sit up straight and if you can’t resist the temptation to fidget. You may rest your hands and wrists on the table—but not your entire forearm and definitely not your elbows.

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