When listening to your date, make sure you ask small questions about what they are saying to show you understand them. These questions should be genuine if you are truly interested.

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When listening to your date, make sure you ask small questions about what they are saying to show you understand them. These questions should be genuine if you are truly interested.

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Don't be fixated on your appearance. Who needs to waste valuable date time hurrying to the bathroom to brush your hair, re-apply your lipstick, or check the mirror like clockwork? Use your time to make robust conversation and really get to know your date.

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Don't drink excessively. This is a big one, and often a common mistake that causes a good date to go bad.

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Be honest about who you are, your specialty, what you like, every last bit of it. Do what comes natural to you, instead of attempting to be what you think your date will like.

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Checking your cell phone on a date is a quick way to make someone feel uncomfortable, like they are not important enough to get your full attention, especially on a first date! Put your cell phone on vibrate and check it when you are alone.

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Be aware of your body language and non-verbal communication. When we first meet someone, we always judge them on appearance and body language, be aware of it!