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Closed Ways to Avoid Awkward Moment on a First Date

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1. Pay Attention!
If he’s taken the time to tell you the name of his sister, his dog, his favorite You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., his mum, his birthday and his best friend, try to remember them! Atleast some of them anyway. Anything you can pick up will make you seem attentive and interested. Getting it wrong, however, or just obviously not listening, will be hugely embarrassing!
2. CONTROL THE CONVERSATION!
Don’t bring up anything controversial, and if it happens to come up, be polite and respectful. Save conversations about religion and politics for later! Getting riled up or into anYou do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. on a first date can lead to long You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. silences, or to going home early. It’s much better to save these for later, when your You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. will be cute rather than scary! Plus later, you'll have the chance to You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. ;)

3. PLAN THE DATE!
It wouldn't hurt to think of emergency conversation topics. While, I'd rather avoid the news or anything too serious, it wouldn't hurt to keep yourself updated about what's going on. You never know what piece of You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. might save your date. Common interests are a great save as well. So do your research to You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. those all awkward silent moments. This will also make you seem You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., interesting and aware which are always good qualities!

4. WORK OUT LOGISTICS!

Make sure you both know who is paying, how much money to bring, what time you are meeting, where you are meeting etc. It’s okay to decide to pay it all if you feel like it butYou do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. is often a controversial issue, and it could cause awkwardness if you don’t know where you stand. Making it clear ensures no horrid silences, or expectations! The rule of the game is, the one who You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., pays.
5. THINK ABOUT PLACES!

Avoid Friday and Saturday night dates, where places are likely to be busy and loud, which can lead to difficulty in holding conversations. If you can, also consider where you will be able to sit together, and be comfortable. It doesn't have to beYou do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., it just has to be cosy. Pick somewhere you feel at You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., and conversation will flow much easier than on uncomfortable chairs, shouting across the room!
6. MAKE A JOKE!

If there is a lull in conversation, have aYou do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. or a good story to tell. Avoid stories about the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.. It will just give him the idea that you are You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. If you do something embarrassing, such as trip while walking, joke about how graceful and ladylike you are. He’ll find it funny and cute that you can laugh at yourself and the awkwardness will instantly disappear. It’ll also bring you much closer!
7. ASK QUESTIONS!

People like to talk about themselves, so asking questions is a good way to ensure the conversation doesn’t die. Just make sure you don’t make it sound like You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.! Ask about his family, pets and job and make conversation about theYou do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. he says. Again, controversial topics are a You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now..
8. JUDGE THE ‘KISS’ SITUATION!

Don’t lean in for You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.unless you are sure the other party will respond. Evaluate the night in your head, and see how smitten he looks by the end of it. If it has gone great, a kiss is the perfect end. If it’s been less than perfect, it might be better to You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. the kiss so as to not give false hope...
9. DON’T ENCOURAGE THE WRONG OPINION...

Don’t invite him in for a coffee. While you might mean coffee, he might expect other You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. and may try to make advacnes while your not ready and your night will end badly! Keep a mysterious air, and don’t invite him in. The chase is part of the You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., so don’t give it up immediately!
10. DON’T STRESS ABOUT HIS CALL!

However you think the date went, if you did your best and were yourself, it went as well as it could have. Now get on with your life and if he calls, perfect. If not, there are plenty more fish in the sea, and you’ll easily find a better one! And there will be plenty more You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. to fret over, so don't bother about You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.!

You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now. are always going to be strange, and a source of great anxiety, but remember that it’ll all be worth it in the end when you make that *****er of a You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now.! If you follow these tips, you could soon have be You do not have permission to view the full content of this post. Log in or register now., maybe a new man, and at worst, you’ll have a new friend. So, smile, and share your tips for avoiding awkwardness with me!



 
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