6 Things You Should Do On A First Date

1. Be yourself.  The most important tip for your first date is to be yourself. Be authentic. Don’t try to make him like you by pretending to be someone else. Be honest about the things you like, don't like, your values and goals. The right guy will be interested in you and this approach will filter out men who are not right for you. The worst thing you can do when dating is waste your time, so don't bother pretending you are someone else because it is only a waste of time.

2. Be present. When you are on a first date it's important to be present, be in the moment and be respectful. So put your phone down, ask him questions, and actually listen and be engaged when your date is talking.

3. Let Him Take The Lead. Take a bit of a step back when it comes to controlling everything during the dating stage. You don't need to plan every date, direct every conversation during the date,  pay for everything or initiate all contact. Leave room to let him pursue you.

4. Put effort into your appearance. Make a point to put effort into your appearance on first dates. Regardless of what you may hear, people judge you based on what you wear. How you physically present yourself to the world signals to others how they should treat you. This is why it is essential to put effort into your physical appearance. Dress appropriately for the occasion. You want to be feminine, comfortable and confident in what you are wearing. Don't forget that your appearance also includes your hair, makeup and scent. 

5. Keep it short and sweet. If you are going on a first date, especially with someone who you haven't met or spent time with before (like an online date or blind date) keep the date short. Don't make a commitment to do a long dinner or any other activity that takes hours in case you are not feeling this person. You want to be able to leave early if things are not going well. Also, if things are going well, having a shorter date can leave him wanting more. It helps to have something planned for after the date with friends or family so you are not obessessing over the possible outcome of the date.

6. Follow your intuition. If the person you are on a date with makes you feel uncomfortable, they say something that you don't think is right, or you feel like someone isn't the one for you, listen to your intuition and don't continue trying to date them. You will likely end up wasting your time once you realized your initial reading of that person was right.