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6 Guaranteed Conversations Starters For First Dates

First dates are all about compatibility. You want to learn what makes your date tick: their likes and dislikes, ambitions, goals, and if there is a spark between you two. The easiest way to find this out is to talk with them. But what should you talk about on a first date? In this article we will cover six topics that you can bring up during your f...

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First Date Mistakes: 5 Conversation Topics To Steer Clear From

First dates can be equally exciting and nerve-racking. There are many things to consider like choosing what to wear, deciding what to do and, the most important thing, knowing what to talk about. Picking appropriate topics for conversations can feel like a minefield. In this article we will discuss five topics to avoid talking about on a first...

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How Does A Gentleman Dress On A First Date?

First dates can be nerve-wracking: no matter how many someone has had, it is still easy to worry about the smallest details. A lot of thought can go into a first date, between scheduling, thinking of conversation topics, and deciding what you are going to wear. So how does a gentleman dress on a first date? Tossing on any shirt and jeans and hoppin...

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Why Movies Are Terrible For A First Date - And Better First Date Ideas

Going to the movies on a first date is a trope almost as old as theatre itself, and is perhaps the next most obvious first date idea after meeting for a cup of coffee. Seeing the latest blockbuster can be exciting, but it isn't ideal for a first date. First dates should be a time to get to know your partner; having conversations about the...

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How Soon Should You Follow Up After A First Date? And How To Say No To A Second

First dates can be nerve-wracking enough, but so can the following days spent wondering how your date felt about the encounter. Maybe you feel some chemistry with them, but you don't want to ruin the opportunity or come across too frantic or clingy. This begs the question: how soon should you follow up after the first date? The recommended amount o...

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Who Pays On The First Date?

The age old question of who should pay on the first date doesn't have one singular answer. Depending on your date, they may expect you to pay, they may want to go Dutch (splitting the bill), or they may offer to pay. In this article, we will explore the different scenarios and how to approach them as a modern gentleman: Who Pays On A First Dat...

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Does A Gentleman Kiss On The First Date? First Date Advice

This question seems almost as old as dating itself. You've probably seen old movies where a young couple goes on a date—perhaps to a carnival, a dance, or the local malt shop. Afterwards, the boy drops the girl off at her door and leans in for a kiss. Sometimes he gets one, but sometimes the girl rejects his advance and shuts the door in his face, ...

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3 Simple Steps To Effective Small Talk

Whether we like it or not, at some point we will have to engage in small talk with someone. It could be a neighbour, a new employee, or a friend of a friend. Typically, within the first few moments from the start of the conversation, both parties can gauge if the other person is worth speaking to. These first impressions can play huge rol...

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15 Cheap First Date Ideas

Dates, especially first ones, can be stressful. They can be even more stressful if you don't have much disposable income. Planning a date on a shoe-string budget can be almost impossible. In this article, we suggest 15 cheap first date ideas that will keep both your date and wallet happy. Most, if not all, of these date ideas cost under $30 per per...

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