10 Important, Easy Dating Rules for Your Success

1) Leave the mobile phone off! Do not answer it if it is on Silent either.You should only do this if you are expecting an emergency and I mean anemergency. You only look like a deadhead, self-centered fool answering aphone at a meeting that is important and that goes for all meetings. It'sinconsiderate and breeds contempt from the other party even if they agree toyou answering it. They're only being polite which you're not, if you do havea ringing phone and answer it. This does not mean leave it at home - you mayneed it later.

2) Don't smoke anything in the presence of others unless they also smoke andfor goodness sake make sure that no one near you is eating. Never smoke inan area where people are eating even if they smoke. You would be a fool tosmoke in the presence of your date when they didn't smoke. If you're keen,it may be time to think about not smoking in their presence again.

3) A good rule is not to talk about your achievements unless you are asked.Bragging is more often frowned upon and puts people off early. Show someinterest in your date and their hobbies achievements and interests. If youdo this regularly enough, it will become a habit and your good social skillswill become very obvious to others including your date.

4) Find some way to compliment them. This is good practice even if you don'tthink this person is right for you. What goes around comes around! This isalso a great building block for social skills improvement.

5) Smart casual attire is always good for the first date. Girls - don't goover the top with jewelry. It looks crass and sometimes cheap! Subtlety isthe name of the game here. Boys - don't swear or cuss. It only indicatesignorance and sometimes stupidity. It does not make you look tough. Youractions and the way you deal with life will show how tough you are quicklyenough. Most people can find an adjective somewhere in their vocabulary todescribe things. You'll find that you can too!

6) Most girls like to be respected and despite their eye lashes flutteringaway in some scenarios, they are generally quite bright and one step aheadof you. The more you treat them like your equal in conversation, the morequickly you will identify a good match for you or not.

7) Most boys like to have interest shown in their achievements or interests.In fact, you could just focus on this for the whole date and be safe if youwanted to.

8) Eat like a human being - don't quaff down the food like it's your lastmeal. Don’t fill up. This will ensure that you can feel good about doingsomething after you've dined i.e. dancing, a walk even consider about goingto a different venue for coffee, dessert, dancing or a drink perhaps. Mixingyou're venues often displays varying behavior. If your date begins to swingfrom a chandelier after one drink you may want to consider the futurecarefully.

9) Boys - if you enjoyed your date, say so at the end of the evening. Followup with a thoughtful gift such as flowers to her place of work or herdoorstep. It does NOT have to be expensive. The surprise is what counts herealong with the fact that you have obviously thought about her since thedate. Hand write the card and leave a phone number she can catch you on.

10) Girls - try not to make yourself too available at the end of your firstdate. But make your feelings clear with an element of subtlety. Whatever youdo not ask him if he will call again. Your mind set must be one of value andthat if doesn't call then there will be another who will.
One more thing - on your first few dates never and I mean never get in adiscussion of old boy friends or girlfriends, ex wives or husbands, noranything to do with these issues - Never!