{"id":74442,"date":"2023-11-29T19:15:05","date_gmt":"2023-11-29T13:45:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.oracleglobe.com\/?p=74442"},"modified":"2023-11-29T19:15:05","modified_gmt":"2023-11-29T13:45:05","slug":"6-first-date-mistakes-you-should-avoid","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.oracleglobe.com\/6-first-date-mistakes-you-should-avoid\/","title":{"rendered":"6 First Date Mistakes You Should Avoid"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do you feel stuck in a dating rut? Do you go on the first dates but never get invited to the second dates? You are probably making one of the following mistakes that scare people away. Learn more about these mistakes and find ways to avoid them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-74443 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.oracleglobe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/pexels-budgeron-bach-6532988.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"1280\" height=\"853\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.oracleglobe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/pexels-budgeron-bach-6532988.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/www.oracleglobe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/pexels-budgeron-bach-6532988-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.oracleglobe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/pexels-budgeron-bach-6532988-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.oracleglobe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/pexels-budgeron-bach-6532988-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.oracleglobe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/pexels-budgeron-bach-6532988-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/www.oracleglobe.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/pexels-budgeron-bach-6532988-1068x712.jpg 1068w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><b>Talking Too Much about Yourself<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">On the first date, you need to present yourself, share your values and beliefs, and tell a couple of fun stories from your life. But it doesn\u2019t mean that you should talk about yourself non-stop! You should focus on engaging your date in conversation and building a meaningful connection. Here is what your dialogue should look like.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I was the best cricket player at school. What about you? Did you play any sports at school?\u00a0<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">I have a cat, its name is Mimi. Do you have any pets? Are you a cat person?<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Asking Too Many Questions<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You need to use questions to bring the person into a conversation. But be aware \u2013 it\u2019s easy to overdo it. If you ask too many questions, your date will look more like a job interview \u2013 you will kill the romantic vibe.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If your date doesn\u2019t want to reveal some information, try to change the topic to avoid awkwardness. Don\u2019t be pushy and ignorant. Respect other people\u2019s privacy. Remember that you will get a chance to ask more questions on the following dates.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Not Getting Prepared for the Date<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before the first date, you should do some preparation work. You need to find your date on social media and look through their profile to get to know them better.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Do a quick research and find out what they like to drink, what places they like to visit, and where they travel. It will give you an idea of what topics you should discuss to build up a meaningful conversation.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Has your date mentioned that he uses a popular dating app? Download the app to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/hily.com\/dating-in-your-30s\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">learn about it<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 check on his profile to see how he defines his dating preferences (whether he is up for a long-term relationship, whether he is looking for some specific qualities in the partner, etc.).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Being Late<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t be late for the first date. Even though it\u2019s not the worst mistake, it may affect your dating outcome. When you make someone wait for you for too long, the person feels like you don\u2019t respect them and don\u2019t value their time. So when you arrive late, they already have a negative attitude toward you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So don\u2019t let it happen. Arrive on time to start your first date on a positive note.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Using Your Phone<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you want to connect with someone in the real world, you should get disconnected from the online world. Try not to use your phone (unless you are a doctor and it\u2019s an emergency). Put your phone away to avoid distractions. It will allow you to focus on your partner and enjoy your dating experience to the fullest.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Not Dressing Up Well<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Before the first conversation starts, your date will judge you on what you wear. That\u2019s how the human brain works \u2013 it reads visual cues before verbal cues. So, if you want to make a good first impression, make sure to dress nicely. You don\u2019t have to wear a dinner jacket or fancy dress. Just make sure that your clothes are clean and fresh and fit you perfectly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Wrapping Up<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">First dates can be easy and fun. Just avoid these six common mistakes, and your next romantic date will be a success.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Don\u2019t stress about making everything perfect. Just enjoy the conversation and hope to see the spark.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Do you feel stuck in a dating rut? Do you go on the first dates but never get invited to the second dates? You are probably making one of the following mistakes that scare people away. Learn more about these mistakes and find ways to avoid them. 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