How to Make a Fabulous First Impression


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roguewolf1 is offline roguewolf1 Post #1  August 13,2009, 12:11am

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3) move more slowly.  That's true.  Ever notice someone who is nervous?  They move fast. 
4) 3 second rule-this is an interesting thing. 
 
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say, goosh, I didn't want to spill coffee ... that's not going to make much of a first impression ... and i suppose my being half and late isn't doing it for you either ... But I'll make it up to. My shout. Oh, bugger. Left me wallet at home. Could you lend me a few buck so I can catch the train home.

Guarrenteed. Gets em every time. There so amazed you don't care about making any impression, that they pay for dinner, and drive you home to their place.
 
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I think the key to a good impression is giving your date/intended date a small peek into your warts as well as highlighting your good points. For example, someone who is a little on the messy side in their home but isn't bothered by it, should maybe give a hint towards that in case they are dating a neat freak. Otherwise, several fabulous dates into it when he/she finally comes to your home and see the condition and then bolts, leads to disappointment on both ends. I simply tell them about small pet peeves up front and get it out the way. The rest, they'll learn in time. But I also aim to really show all my best features as well to balance it all out....you know, keeping it very real.
 
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Fleuellen wrote :
say, goosh, I didn't want to spill coffee ... that's not going to make much of a first impression ... and i suppose my being half and late isn't doing it for you either ... But I'll make it up to. My shout. Oh, bugger. Left me wallet at home. Could you lend me a few buck so I can catch the train home.

Guarrenteed. Gets em every time. There so amazed you don't care about making any impression, that they pay for dinner, and drive you home to their place.
Do they have nice padded wallpaper and very special jackets with arms that tie up round the back?
 
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that was stupid
 
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Ziterrious is offline Ziterrious Post #7  August 13,2009, 10:54am
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"How to Make a Fabulous First Impression?"

First select a common point of interest and go or stay in, which ever works, key words here are common point of interest, something your both interested in.

Yep its that simple...but you CAN'T get a fabulous review if either party goes into it with

Expectations
Doubt
Anxiety
Fear
LIES

and this would apply to anything such as the famous coffee house first meeting to an elegant dinner and dancing....
no matter what you chose you have to feel great about it and it needs to show. whats the phase .. no worries ..
Just go and have fun the "fabulous First Impression will follow.
but also remember that both of you have to have .. no worries .. for this to happen.
Good luck to you on making them all Great First impressions
 
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Simple first impression? I just turn up
 
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2. Head for the middle. (Popular people always go to the middle of the room in restaurants, parties classrooms etc.)

I agree for a party--not for a date! I prefer a table along the wall (call me a wall-flower if you must!)--it's better to choose a quiet location where you can best hear your date and give your full attention without all the noise in the middle of the room.
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I hope more people comment with their suggestions,,,

This is what makes for a great impression with me:

Walk up smiling, offer your hand and use my first name immediately....

Find a humourous angle on a common topic, like traffic,,,rather than just complain...

Take a look round and say something like,,'great place!'...indicating you are in the mind-set to have a good time...

Dress appropriately- unless you are meeting me dead-after work hours, in which case whatever you wear to work is fine...on the other side,,,if you know your work attire is going to be poorly received (who wants to be seen at a tablecloth restaurant with a date in a mechanic's uniform?) then plan time to change...or make your date super-casual...

STAY AWAY from controversial topics- and by all means, temper any extreme politcal views and expressions til I know you better,,,some folks are over the top about their politics etc...its a bit intimidating..

Try chewing breath-freshening gum before you arrive, so the garlic bread you ate for lunch remains your little secret!

hahahazzz

Now for some obvious ones that have happened to me on first dates:

Dont show up drunk or drugged

If you said you are a non-smoker, please dont come to a date stinking like an ashtray

If you dont like my looks, please have the tact to keep that to yourself and the same goes for me clothes...Im sure you try to be as presentable as possible and so did I...cant account for personal tastes...

And finally...please dont publicly (and loudly) proclaim that you wont be calling me...if you arent interested, a simple private phone call or e mail would suffice!


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