scripts to leaving a great impression on your date

Are first impressions important? Does it mean that a pretty face will tend to leave better impressions on others? The following article illustrates on the importance of leaving a good impression on your date as well as a script to looking good in order to have a higher chance for second and subsequent dates.

First Impressions: Look Good When Dating

I strongly agree that first impressions are usually long lasting. During the first 30 seconds upon meeting, one would start observing and speculating the character of the person. These impressions can immediately get someone interested to know you better or to shut down completely and not be bothered to understand you further. In addition, who wouldn't like to go out with someone who looks good? Would anyone like to go on a date with someone sloppy, 

unattractive and untidy?

This particular article list out on the things in which a guy should consider before turning up for his first date. It first talks about why one shouldn't turn up with sweatshirts or sports top even though it may be comfortable. Basically, it is important to make an effort in the attire you pick since it would show how sincere you are about the date. 

It then moves on to talk on the importance of shoes because the ladies would tend to zoom in and look at the pair of shoes their date has on him.

On personal experience, a guy once asked me out on a date at the movies. And when he turned up, I saw him in shorts, t-shirt and a pair running shoes. I felt a little embarrassed to walk beside him. I mean, I wasn't expected to head down to the gym with him on that day, neither were we going to join a marathon. I was not expecting him to dress in a suit. But probably a pair of jeans and a decent pair of shoes would be great. Furthermore, it was our first date. It was also our last date because it showed me how sincere he was on the date. So, I guess shoes do play an important role and for that pair of running shoes, it ruined my impression of him.

I do agree that it is important to feel comfortable in the attire you're in. Like how the article illustrates, it's likewise important to dress smart and casual. I think it's alright to be in a pair of jeans and a plain top. But preferably not in a crumpled and huge top which hangs loosely on your shoulders or torn and baggy jeans since it would portray to being sloppy and inattentive to details.

 

And moving on to a man with career, the article scripted down a long list on the things which a man should have in his wardrobe, such as:

1. a black, classic, single-breasted, good quality suit and the same in navy blue

2. a casual jacket and a collection of plain colored well-made cotton shirts

3. 3 pairs of good quality leathered shoes, in black and brown, and they should be modern and good condition

4. a good quality masculine watch

5. a good quality leather wallet, preferably in black and not stuffed with receipts

It continues that one should pay attention to his scent and smell good, like using aftershave or cologne. I agree that scent is really important. I don't think that it is necessary for one to drown in a strong or pungent fragrance to smell good. I just feel that it wouldn't be all that polite to reek of perspiration. Furthermore, people tend to be attracted to one's scent. And scent are usually one of the things which people remember, like the familiarity of the scent. 

I do understand that rarely do guys nowadays bother to dress up appropriately for dates. But I feel that this article is one-sided, where it refers to majority of man not knowing how to create good impressions on their dates. What about ladies? Do majority of the ladies dress appropriately for dates? 

I observed that many ladies nowadays do not know how to dress appropriately too. Walking down the streets, one can immediately notice girls who dress skimpily. I mean, dressing skimpily doesn't necessarily means sexy. I feel that even a demure lady can also show her attractiveness not by revealing her body but on how the clothes she wears hangs perfectly on her figure. While some females have no idea to the type of outfit they wear, others do not bother to have their hair neatly brushed, their eyebrows neatly trim or wear some basic make-up. I understand that it is great to look natural, thus, a simple lip gloss or the blusher and mascara will greatly help to bring out the facial features. 

Therefore, by practicing to dress appropriately for occasions, and in this case dates, it'd become a script to us since we would be so accustom to it such that we would no longer find it a chore but something which is effortless. We would then no longer feel uncomfortable at dates and wonder what impressions we leave on the other party since we clearly know that we have followed the script well and that we can expect to leave a great impression on our date.