It's well-known that you should get showered and put on some nice clothes, but there are other things you can do as you prepare for a date to make sure everything goes smoothly.Double-checking to make sure you have everything you need, like a phone or wallet, is part of getting ready.You can head off to your date with no worries if you prepare in advance.You can focus on having a good time and impress the other person if you put your best foot forward.
Step 1: You should check in with your date.
Call or text your date to confirm everything.You want to make sure that you're both on the same page about the time and place of the meeting.If you're getting dinner with a date, make sure to be aware of their food preferences.Ask your date if there are any foods they won't eat due to medical issues, religious beliefs, or personal tastes.If your date is vegetarian, don't take them to a restaurant.If your date has a sensitivity to wheat, make sure to check the menu for wheat-free options.
Step 2: Take care of your place.
You never know how your date will go, and the two of you may end up back at your place.If your place is a mess, it's a good idea to take some time to clean it.You should pay attention to your living room, bedroom, and bathroom.
Step 3: Take your phone with you when you charge it.
It's important to have your phone ready in case you have to use it during dinner.You can use your phone's gps to find out where you are if you get lost.If you or your date have to cancel because of a last-minute emergency, you will need your phone for communication.If you want to keep the night going and head to a cafe or bar after you get home, you can use your phone to find the best place nearby.
Step 4: It's important that you have a way of paying.
Make sure you have the ability to pay even if your date doesn't treat you well.If your wallet is in your purse or jacket pocket, you should have your credit card in it.If the place you're going doesn't accept credit cards, it's a good idea to have cash to split the bill.Take your purse or wallet with you.Gum, breath mints, condoms, and/or a phone charge are included.
Step 5: Know how to get there.
It's a good idea to look up directions a few hours in advance.You can always use a gps app on your phone, but you need to know how long it will take and what transportation to use in advance.You should make sure you have the right transportation to get you to your date on time.Unless your date is with a significant other, don't depend on the other person for transportation.If you're using public transportation or driving during rush hour, make sure to give yourself extra time and leave early.
Step 6: If you can, try to relax.
The better your date is, the less nervous you are.You have nothing to worry about if you've taken care of everything on this list.Before you meet your date, take a few minutes to chill out.If you drink a glass of wine before your date, you might be able to relax, but don't go crazy!Breathing exercises can help you stay calm.Hold them in for a moment, and then exhale slowly.Take a quick round of meditation.Close your eyes and look down.If you want to pay attention to your bodily sensations, you need to clear your mind of all other thoughts.It might help you feel more confident on your date if you prepare a few things to talk about prior to the meeting.
Step 7: Pick out an outfit
Figure out what you'll wear a few days before your date to be proactive.It's a good idea to do this sooner rather than later so you don't have to rush to find the perfect shirt.What you wear will depend on what type of date you're going to.If the date is at a classy restaurant, you might wear a suit or dress.If you were going to the beach, you would want to wear a swimsuit and a t-shirt.Make sure that whatever you are wearing is comfortable.While looking nice should be a priority, comfort will go a long way to help you relax and feel confident.Make sure to keep it clean.If you don't have a pet, put it on your bed.If your pet takes a nap on your clothes, hang them up in a specific place.You need to get dressed after showering.
Step 8: Or a bath.
You want to impress your date by taking a shower.It's a good idea to use a mild-smelling cleanser, conditioner, and soap.Don't wash your face if it irritates the skin.Try to be more careful with the cleaning you do.If you have a hair type that requires less frequent washing, you don't have to wash it before a date.Make it look and smell good.If you'll be going after work, you should meet later so you have time to shower and get ready.You have time to think about how you want to present yourself, and first impressions are important.
Step 9: If necessary, trim or shave.
Before your date, take some time to care for your facial and body hair.If you have a beard, make sure it is trimmed right.You may want to groom your pubic area if your date gets intimate.If you take pride in your eyebrows, you should give them a quick check to make sure there are no stray hairs.If you have nose and ear hair, be sure to trim it.
Step 10: You need to brush your teeth.
You'll be spending a lot of time talking to your date, so be nice and keep your mouth clean.You don't want to have bad breath.Two minutes is all you need to brush your teeth.Floss to make sure there are no food particles between your teeth.It's a good idea to rinse your mouth for extra-fresh breath.After you eat, bring some gum or breath mints.
Step 11: It was dry.
If you washed your hair, make sure it's dry before you leave.You don't want to show up for a date with messy hair.Since a date is a type of special occasion, consider styling your hair in a different way.If you keep your hair up, wear it down.Try styling it into an elegant updo if you usually wear it down.
Step 12: If you want to, do your makeup.
Many people, especially girls, wear makeup.Just like your outfit, what makeup you put on will depend on the date and look you're going for.For a casual date, you may want to stick to natural looking makeup.For a fancy dinner, use bold makeup that includes both smoky eyes and red lips.Guys can also wear makeup.The majority of men who wear makeup stick to their natural look.
Step 13: Wear minimal perfume.
Be careful when selecting products with strong smells.When dating someone new, you won't be sure of their tastes and sensitivities.There is a fine line between smelling nice and noxious.Don't use perfume, cologne, or body spray.A mild scent can be overpowering when used in large amounts.You can either lightly mist it on or spray it in front of you.Don't forget to use antiperspirant.If you're not a fan of fragrances, you should use deodorant.It's a good idea to apply some before you go out on a date because you may be sweating more than usual.