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1. Wallet, purse, handbag
and money or/and credit cards. It may be the guy's task to pay but the
woman should not appear empty handed just in case.
2. Condoms for both men
and women. We are living in a modern age, so modern thinking is
required, whatever your morality and outlook. Stay sensible.
3. Mobile or cellular
phone. For women this is an essential security device as well as an
aid to keeping in contact with your date should arrangements go awry
or the cab is late.
4. A piece of paper
with directions and address of the restaurant or location you are
meeting together with your date's cellular number if they have one.
That way you won't find yourself in the embarrassing situation of not
knowing where you are going.
5. A sense of humor.
Okay it's not a thing but it is the one factor that ruins dates more
than anything else, the inability to laugh and enjoy. Going on a date
in a bad mood is not going to make anyone feel special.
6. A flower. A nice
touch for a guy to show he has thought about his date by bringing a
single flower that he has actually gone and purchased rather than
stealing from a local garden.
7. If conditions
require it, take an umbrella. There is nothing worse than spending
hours getting ready, only for a rogue shower to ruin everything. This
is particularly true towards the end of the evening, so be prepared
and do not allow yourself to feel cold or wet. Discomfort can ruin
everything.
8. Take some trust and
common sense in equal amounts. You have to trust people from the
outset otherwise you are fooling yourself. Remember that people are
innocent until proven guilty so don't take along an attitude that your
new date is as bad as your ex until proven otherwise, otherwise love
will elude you. By the same token common sense will ensure you can
spot danger signals and warning signs in your date and whether you are
or are not indeed compatible.
9. Carry a small pocket
diary and pen, especially the guy. This will make you look organized
and professional and allows you to arrange a second date together as
well as make a note of his or her number. Try not to have lots of
other girls/boys names on the pages you are liable to be writing in.
10. And finally, make
sure you haven't left your personality at home either. Whilst first
dates can be quite daunting for many, there is no excuse for
forgetting yourself. So many people feel overawed by the moment that
they suppress who they are, forget themselves and find themselves
tongue tied. It is as much your date as theirs so remember that this
is quality time for you to have fun and relax, yes relax. Enjoy the
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