Tips for a Perfect First Date

The first date can be nerve wracking, but it doesn’t necessarily have to end in disaster. We’re here to help you prepare for a smooth, stress free first date…

A Good Night’s Sleep

Be well rested, the best way is to get a good sleep the night before. You wouldn’t want to be looking sluggish and lethargic.

Well Groomed

Shave, shower, cologne and tweeze 4 simple things, follow them religiously and you won’t go wrong. Although, be careful with the cologne, too much of it may just kill the atmosphere.  

 

What to wear?

How you dress is very important, strengthen your features by wearing the right clothes. When your dressed well your more confident starting off the date on an encouraging note. Keep in mind the occasion, dress smart, shirts are your safest bet.  

Chivalry

They say chivalry is dead, we say it’s not; chivalry just needs to be woken up…  No matter how independent a woman is, etiquette is always appreciated. Open the door for her, pull out her chair, give her your jacket if she’s cold, but don’t go too far with it. It’s the small gestures that show you’re thoughtful and knows how to treat a lady.

Pay for the Date

Offering to pay is the best gesture of being a gentleman, it’s a good way to know how the date is going. If she insists on paying her share, let her. She probably doesn’t want to feel obligated to you in any way. A good sign for this would be the single fake-wallet-grab.

 

The basics like etiquette, courtesy and chivalry haven been embedded into us, all thanks to our upbringing. These are just a few guidelines to remind us of how to be a true gentleman.

Good Luck on your Date and future ones that may follow…   :)