How to Ace Your First Date

So you’ve matched with someone on a dating website and now it’s time for your first date. Congratulations! Here are a few tips to help you make a good impression:

Be on time. Punctuality shows that you’re respectful of the other person’s time.
Dress appropriately. You don’t need to go overboard, but you should put some effort into your appearance.
Be yourself. Don’t try to be someone you’re not, because it will be difficult to maintain in the long run.
Be a good listener. Ask questions and really pay attention to the other person’s answers.
Be positive and upbeat. No one wants to spend time with someone who is negative or complaining all the time.
Here are a few conversation starters you can use:

What do you do for a living?
What are you passionate about?
What’s your favorite thing to do on a weekend?
What are you looking for in a partner?
Have you traveled anywhere interesting lately?