How to Make a Lasting Impression on a First Date

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Look clean-cut and comfortable. You have to look and smell nice in order to cause a good impression. No one would like going on a date with someone who looks and smells like they haven't taken a shower for weeks or is totally in rags. Yet, you have to look your best but maintain your personal style.

• Take a shower, wash your hair well and make sure you brush your teeth well. Also, eat a mint or two to make sure your breath is nice.
• Choose an outfit that suits the occasion, the place you're taking your date and also your personal style and personality. Nothing's worse than trying to look like someone you're not - so be yourself and feel comfortable in your skin, and you will feel much better.
• Use a good deodorant and perfume. It's very important. If you don't like perfume, try a little cologne to make you feel and smell fresh.

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   Keep your cool. Don't try too hard to impress, because it will probably show and you'll make a fool of yourself. Also, don't be so nervous. Just take a deep breath, think before you speak and just try to be yourself. Simply try to project a calm demeanor, because even if you are nervous inside, the calm attitude will make you look cooler and you'll end up feeling more confident as the date goes on.
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   Don't slouch. Keep an OK posture and don't slouch as you sit, it will make you appear insecure and it will just give you a back ache later.
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   Be polite and smile. Say good evening and good night to your date and to the waiters of the places you go, say thank you to people and be polite. It will just show you are a good person and will make a great impression. Also, smile! :)
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   Show interest. Ask about them - what they like to do, their family, what movies, books and anything else they are into... and if you never heard about it, just tell them and ask them to tell you about it - believe me, anyone loves it when someone shows genuine interest in what they like talking about.
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   Answer politely. When they ask about you, think before you speak and answer with politeness and as calm as possible.
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   About paying the bill. Even if your date says they are going to pay it, offer to pay at least a drink or two. It's a very polite attitude.
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   Say thank you. After the date, show you genuinely appreciated their company. Say something like "thank you for accepting to come on this date with me. I am really happy that you came". It will make your date feel special and flattered, and they sure will love to go on more dates with you.