Making An Unforgettable First Impression

By Cathy Svedka

Granted, internet dating does change the whole first impression scenario a bit; sometimes we're going out on first dates with people who we've been communicating with for weeks or months or even years, in some cases.

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 variations in rules between the different arenas of romantic meetings can be a bit daunting. If you met person A in location B, is it okay to suggest activity C on the first date? Fortunately, some things stay universally true. At the top of this list? The ways in which you make an unforgettable first impression.

First impressions don't care where or how you met. Whether at a friend's party, doing the face to face thing with that cutie you met on an internet dating site or meeting someone in your professional circle; you want someone to think the best of you. The tactics are pretty straightforward.

1. Eye contact supreme

The best way to communicate your confidence, honest and more importantly your interest is by making direct and lasting eye contact with your new acquaintance. Locking looks works so much better than fleeting here and there glances.

If all that eye time gets a bit boring try playing little memory games with yourself. Remember the exact color and shape of their eyes and other facial characteristics. You'll not only convey your interest, but you're also committing their face to memory.

2. Let them have the control

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. So close and yet so far

This one probably won't work in a professional setting where a firm handshake at the start and finish of a meeting is all that's really required. In a more personal setting you can get flirty with someone without actually touching them.

You'll convey a sexually charged undertone by almost, but not quite, touching someone's knee or shoulder. It'll leave them wanting more! Women especially love the almost intimacy while appreciating the fact that you're not being too forward physically. - 32510

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