The advent of internet dating definitely changes first impression circumstances. It’s entirely possible that you’ll be going out on a first date with someone that you’ve been communicating with for weeks or even months.
In contrast, not all of us have given ourselves over entirely to internet dating. We live ever hopeful that we’ll meet eligible singles in the real world. If we’re being totally honest we’ll admit to doing both. That’s just smart maximization of our dating potential.
The rules for different ways of meeting up romantically can differ. Just because you met person A in location B does that mean you can suggest activity C on the first date? Fortunately, one the the most important things about dating hasn’t changed a bit. And that would be? Making a first impression.
The tactics for making a good first impression have remained pretty much the same. It doesn’t matter if you met at a friend’s party, if you’re finally meeting in person with that cutie who has been emailing you online or if your eyes met over a business lunch.
1. Eye contact supreme
By making direct and lasting eye contact with your new acquaintance you’re sure to communicate not only your confidence and honesty but also your interest. Fleeting glances are fine if you only want to sneak a peak, but locking looks opens the door to further communication.
Want to make a good impression but get bored of all that eye-time? Play little memory games with yourself; think about the exact color and shape of their eyes, as well as other qualities about their face. That way, you’re not only making yourself come off as interested and connective but you’re committing their face to your memory.
2. Know when to let go of the reigns
Let’s say you’ve been chatting up some fabulous new find and you find yourself in the midst of that age old dilemma; you want to appear interested, but not over eager. What do you do? Try letting go of the reigns and let them take charge. While they’re talking match their energy and level of excitement instead of setting the tone yourself. This way you can also be sure that you’re not hogging the conversation.
3. Almost touching but not quite
Okay, this one might not apply so well to professional matters; other than a firm handshake at the beginning and end of a meeting, I’d steer clear of their personal space. That said, this is a great little move that I only perfected after a few too many drunken conversations during which I thought I was flirty touching someone on the shoulder or knee but was actually just coming really close to doing so (hey, vodka impairs your ability to judge differences, okay? Let it go).
Turns out, that move got a great response; the person you’re talking to will still receive the same sexually-charged undertone of your action but without the contact, it leaves them wanting more. Guys, this is also a dynamite technique to bring out when you’re flirting with a new female. She will love the electrifying almost-intimacy while probably appreciating that you aren’t being too physically forward.
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