So you’ve been waiting for a while to meet this person that you’ve been chatting with online. They finally say that they are ready to meet you face to face, but the question is are you ready? Chances are you have done nothing to prepare yourself for this first date. If you take into consideration that your first impression is your last, you will quickly realize how important it is for you to keep certain things in mind for this date. Below are a few tips to assist you in having a good first date.

Study Up

How many times have you gone on a first date and after the first few introductory questions, you have nothing to talk about. It may even be more difficult to find something to talk about if the two of you have been talking on the phone or over the internet a lot. Before you go on the date, try to think about someone of the things that you would like to know. Bring up something you read on their profile. You may think that it is easy to talk and that you will not run out of questions to ask or that you will automatically have the answers but until you are in the situation, you have no idea what it will be like.  Make sure that your conversation is positive. Try not to bring up your past or ask about theirs involving relationships.  Keep your focus, attention, and conversation fully on them.

Be Attentive and Ask Questions

As wonderful as your story may be, do not sit across from your date and tell the everything they should know about you and your life without taking a breath or letting them get a word in. This date is not about you. Of course the reason you are here is to get to know one another, but pass the talk table back and forth. Try to ask good questions and when they answer them, be attentive and look interested (if you are). It is attractive and comforting to see that someone is genuinely interested in hearing what is being said. If you are focusing on them and they are focusing on you, the date should go very smooth.

Men Pay for the Date and Women Offer to go Dutch or Pay
It's virtually always appropriate for a gentleman to offer to pay for the date. This gives her hope and comfort in knowing that chivalry is still around.

As for women, depending on what kind of vibe you get from this date, you should more than likely go dutch. Unfortunately, some men tend to expect something in return if they pay. Men do not resist her offer. To avoid awkwardness, make sure you let her know before the date that you plan on paying for it or for women, you‘d rather go dutch.

The Big Moment

It is hard to tell whether or not you are out with someone that likes to kiss on the first date or not. Believe or not, it may not be a bad idea early on in the internet connection to ask a question like this. Of course it should be asked once you have gotten comfortable enough with this person. Body language and chemistry throughout the night is key in the decision you make. If it doesn’t seem like the right time, a hug and a kiss on the cheek is normally appropriate.

 Email Them

After the date, if you have had a good time, send them an email telling them how much you enjoyed it and how you are looking forward to meeting again.