Top 5 Dating Tips
1 - First opinions count
Think about what you plan to wear to your date beforehand, because first impressions stick like glue. You want to dress to impress, so forget the motto that people like a bit of rough - you'd be surprised how many don't.
2 - Don't mention your ex
This is a definite faux pas - mentioning the ex or any of your past relationships will only make you look like someone stuck in the past rather than the present. Get over it and move on before your current date makes you into an ex.
3 - Don't hog the conversation
People hate it when they try to hold a conversation with someone who just won't stop for air. Try breathing for a second and let your date have a say. Plus, try not to talk too much about yourself - you are supposed to be getting to know them better.
4 - Be honest - but not too honest
As the saying goes "Honesty is the best policy" so don't make out that you are the fifth member of Blue or were an extra on Baywatch - your date will see right through it. However, don't be too honest - there are certain things that should be left unsaid.
5 - Never mention your mother
Don't mention either of your parents on a date is a general rule - you don't want to appear that you're still tied to the apron strings. Trust me - being confident and independent will impress your date more than the fact that your mother's apple pie is the best in the South West.
