| Think you know how to act on a first date? | | | | Everyone has run late at some time or another. |
| There are some basic rules of etiquette that you | | | | Maybe the babysitter didn't show up on time, or a |
| should always follow if you want to get a second | | | | traffic jam clogged the highway. Plan to be ready |
| date. Too often people are far too nervous to | | | | fifteen minutes early so you have some breathing |
| remember their own name, let alone these rules. | | | | room in case something happens. |
| But, when you do relax and be your mannerly | | | | Act Polite |
| self, you will find you will in fact be more | | | | Maybe the two of you clicked right away. Or |
| successful in dating. | | | | perhaps you knew instantly that this person |
| Dress Appropriately | | | | wasn't right for you. Either way, always avoid |
| If you're going to an elegant restaurant, don't | | | | rude activities like talking on your cell phone during |
| show up in ripped jeans, a tank top, and a | | | | the date or making disparaging remarks about |
| baseball cap. Conversely, if you plan to do | | | | your date's appearance. |
| something active, like hike or rollerblade, now is | | | | Be Honest |
| not the time to show off your mini skirt or | | | | If you don't plan on calling her the next day, or if |
| Brooks Brother's suit. Always ask what you will | | | | you have no interest in seeing him again, it's best |
| be doing when someone asks you out or ask if | | | | not to gush about the wonderful time you had. |
| the dress is casual or elegant. | | | | Don't make promises you have no intention of |
| Be Prompt | | | | keeping. |