Men, 8 Tips to For Impressing Your Date

There is a different between dating and dating successfully.  Some men are out for one thing, and that’s just to see how many women they can get to say yes to in bed. Others are looking to find a partner and build a relationship. While the former tend to be more like scavengers, running from club to club in search of drunk and desperate women, the later tend to have a method and strategy when it comes to “scoring” that next date which leads to a relationship.

Dating Guide Magazine has asked women, who are seeking a long term relationship with a man, what tips they can offer for those guys looking to impress a woman on the first date. DGM would like to add that these tips are not only good for the first date, but every date, even if you’re married and have a date night with your wife.
Here’s what the women we asked came up with:

Dress Well And Groomed
You would think this wouldn’t be on the list, but you would be wrong. Hey Guys, leave the jeans with holes and flip-flops at home. When you’re planning on taking a lady out on a first date or even if it’s your wife, you want to dress to impress. This doesn’t mean a three-piece suite either.

Too often guys get comfortable looking like a slob. The reality of it is, women don’t want you to dress like a slob. Women see men as an extension of themselves. If you dress like a slob, then chances are you probably won’t get a second date or you will get glares from your wife, if you’re married. Next time, select your clothes based on what you are doing for a date.

If you’re going to a picnic, shorts and a nice shirt or t-shirt are appropriate, if going out to a fancy dinner then wear something appropriate for the venue. But the main point here is to make sure your cloths are pressed and/or ironed. Leave the wrinkles out of the attire for a smoother evening and a chance at a second date or some romance later in the evening.

As far as grooming, make sure your fingernails are clean. If you have to, get a manicure and pedicure. Women find this sexy in a man! Trim that beard, and your hair. We don’t like men who look like cavemen. We’re not talking pretty boys either, just a man that takes care of himself.

Minimize The Stink
Women love a good smelling man, but really, too much cologne can be just as bad as leaving your stink on. Moderation is the key. Smell good to where she can smell you once she’s in close proximity. You don’t want the entire restaurant sniffing you out, just the date you’re with.

Keep Your Breath Fresh
Lets talk mints, not gum. I was taught as a young woman that chewing gum was for wise guys, ball players and hookers. That may be a bit extreme, as I do chew gum and I’m not a hooker, but when you’re on a date, mints are the appropriate choice for a fresher breath.

There may be moments when you want to get in close to your date, whisper in her ear, give her a kiss and there’s nothing more horrifying to a woman than a man with his breakfast and lunch still on his breath. Pack a small tin or roll of breath mints and make sure to use them before you pick her up, after dinner and before the kiss.

Be On-Time
There’s nothing worse to a woman then a guy who just disregards time. If you have established a meeting time or a reservation at a restaurant, then be respectful to your date and arrive on time. If you are running a bit late do to something out of your control (not because you where waiting for your favorite teams score update on the boob tube), then give your date a call and let her know. Call the restaurant if you have reservations and let them know as well.  In other words, plan your date. Be prepared for the unexpected and make sure you give yourself extra time. If you do find that you are early, call your date and let her know you’ll be early. The last thing you want to do is surprise her early only to find her greeting you in sweats and curlers.

Chivalry Is Not Dead!
We women still appreciate a man who opens the car door for us, lends us his coat on a cold night, holds the chair at the restaurant for us, and even orders for us. Okay, maybe the last one may be over the top for many women, but it’s still nice, just ask us what we want before you order.

Be the man, not the jerk. Don’t dominate, but show us that we are the princess and you the knight in shinning armor. A little chivalry, called consideration these days, goes a long way with us women.

Be Decisive
There’s nothing worse than a man who can’t make up his mind. It’s better to make a decision and be wrong than not make one at all. But just don’t always make the wrong decision; but we’ll leave that topic for a whole new article. Make a decision and stick with it. It’s OK to get our opinion on certain things, and we’ll let you know what, but take the lead and make that decision!

Make Her The Focus Of Your Evening
Sure, you may be a stud and former High School Football start like Al Bundy from “Married with Children”, but hey, you’re on a date with us women who like to gab. Just sit and listen. Interject your thoughts, but don’t dominate the conversation. We don’t want to hear about your 20 homes, terrible boss, Ex wife or girlfriend, or any other thing you want to boast about. Just listen and respond. If you do listen to use and pay attention, you’ll learn a lot about what we want from you. Oh, and ditch the cell phone, it’s rude and annoying.

Keep Your Testosterone In Check
Yes, we are looking for a man, not a jerk. We know you’re manly if you follow the advice from this list. But if you’re out to prove you’re a man by trying to pick a fight with every guy that checks us out or by trying to push your sexuality on to us or talk about your favorite sex position and how many women you slept with, no thank you! Subdue yourself tiger, grrrrrrrrrrrl!

Look guys, these are not hard tips to follow if you want to impress your date. They just take willingness on your part. Follow these tips consistently and you will see a significant rise in securing a second date and maybe even a long-term relationship.