3. Check in with your date.
On the day of, give your date a call or text to confirm everything. Make sure you and the other person are in agreement with important facts, such as where and when you will meet.
4. Cleanliness comes first.
The truth about dating is that you are selling yourself; the only way to get someone’s attention is to seem attractive.
If you don’t usually bathe every day, you should always take a bath before going on a date. To impress your date, you should look presentable and tidy. Make sure to thoroughly cleanse your face without causing skin irritation. Additionally, don’t forget to clean, trim, and brush your nails.
Plan to meet later if the date is after work so you’ll have time to go home, take a shower, and get ready. Since first impressions are so crucial, you’ll have time to consider how you want to present yourself.
5. Tidy up your apartment.
This element of getting ready for a date won’t be covered by many people, which makes it even more crucial!
You never know how a date will turn out; you two might find yourselves back at your house. If your home is messy, spend some time to tidy it up if you don’t want your date to think you’re a slob. Give your living room, bedroom, and bathroom particular consideration.
6. Keep your phone charged and close at hand.
While you shouldn’t be playing with your phone while you eat, it’s still a good idea to have it nearby just in case.
- You can use the GPS on your phone to find directions if you get lost going there or coming back home.
- If you or your date is running late or needs to cancel due to an unexpected situation, you may need to communicate through phone.
- You can use your phone to help you identify the ideal location nearby if you want to continue the night and go to a cafe or pub after reaching your intended destination.
7. Place your phone on quiet.
When you’re on a date, it’s very impolite if your phone is continuously buzzing with pointless WhatsApp or Facebook updates. Simply switch it to silent or airplane mode, if you can, and take pleasure in your date. If the two of you are watching a movie together, this is especially true. Being preoccupied with your phone while on a date is rude. Give your whole focus to your date.
Don’t pick up the phone unless you are certain it is an emergency (for instance, a family member is in the hospital or a caller would not call unless it was an emergency). Even so, it’s polite to let your date know why you won’t be stopping to chat since you have something important to attend to.
