First Date Etiquette - How to Impress Women on a Date

Everyone has an opinion about how the first date should go. A proof of this is the plethora of dating rules and first date etiquette tips that abound online. Some of the more common ones include not kissing on the first date, and not going beyond third base.

If you're stuck thinking of ways to make your first date spectacular without offending your date with brash behavior, read on to discover three first date etiquette tips that will spell the difference between a lousy first date and a memorable one.

1. Lead up to the kiss, but don't expect a torrid one.

A first date is all about building rapport and promising each other that there will be many more fun times. A kiss should naturally result from this rapport build-up and should not be forced.

The problem starts when one or both take the 'no kissing on the first date' rule too seriously. Granted, the kiss that results from your new awareness of each other is more likely to be a gentle romantic one than a torrid one, but it's still a kiss. Let your closeness grow throughout the date. Then, when your eyes meet and you feel like something's going to give if you don't do something soon, go for the kiss.

2. Read and respond to her body language.

Sometimes, women say things to cover up their shyness; some may even say things to prove their dominance. If you plan on interacting with women regularly, you should know that women can lie with words, but they cannot hide the way their body reacts to you.

For instance, you ask her if she likes you and she says no, observe the way she blushes. Look for redness on her ears and upper cheek, around the eye area. When you finally get what she's really telling you, you can prevent mishaps and untoward incidents (e.g. kissing her when she doesn't feel like it yet).

3. Leaning

Invading someone's personal space can be challenging. For this reason, you must learn how to lean before you hug. Leaning close to her without touching her directly will let you gauge her willingness to share her personal space with you. If she turns away, reserve the hug for later. If she responds and leans back, you can confidently hug her (and get hugged in return).

Only you can judge whether or not the many first date etiquette tips will work for you. Every girl is unique, and you might need to change things up a little to suit the personality of the girl you're with.
By Steve J. Scott