Got a first date coming up? Take a deep breath and wipe
those sweaty palms on your pants because here are 5 tips to help you score big
points on your first date.
1) Clean Your Shoes
While it’s true that your eyes, teeth, and hair are all very
important when trying to impress a potential romantic partner, a study
conducted by Allen Edmonds in 2013 revealed that many people (especially women)
pay attention to one thing in particular on a first date – shoes. Regardless of
whether or not you can shell out hundreds of bucks for designer brand shoes,
make sure your shoes are clean. And no sneakers!
2) Cut Your Nails
This tip is especially important for the ladies. Ladies, no
matter what your girlfriends tell you, long-ass acrylic nails are not
appropriate for a first date. Unless you’re trying to cut your date’s steak
with those nails, it’s best to stick with shorter nails. Rule of thumb: if your
nails prevent you from typing comfortably on your keyboard, they’re too long.
3) Scrape Your Tongue
Nothing can be a bigger turnoff than bad breath. If your
breath can knock the wig off your grandma’s head, you need to do more than just
brushing, rinsing, and flossing. One way you can improve your breath (and your
overall health) is to get the nasty bacteria off your tongue by using a tongue scraper. Your date will thank
you. And you might even get lucky tonight.
4) Go Somewhere That
You’re Familiar With
Plan your first date well. Going somewhere you’re not
familiar with and potentially getting lost is just not cute. You can even take
the opportunity to impress your date with your knowledge of the city. Instead
of going the traditional route of dinner and a movie, look up local events or fun
activities both of you can enjoy.
5) Go Easy on the Perfume
We get it; you want to smell good for your first date. But
ODing on your perfume or cologne is just as offensive to your date’s nose as
your dirty gym socks are.
Men: Use an antiperspirant well ahead of time so the
ingredients have time to get to work.
Women: Just a spritz or two in strategic places like the
nape of your neck is enough.
