If you are heading out this weekend with the intention of meeting someone new, there are some tips you should know before you head out the door. Follow our guide below and you will be able to head out next Friday with a new level of confidence of dating knowhow!
Take Pride in Your Appearance and Wear Something Noticeable
For many this goes without saying. But some people who may not be into fashion or particularly confident about their looks may prefer to get away with the bare minimum when it comes to dress code and can fade in to the background as a result.
You don’t have to leave the house looking like a disco ball, but you can pick colours which help you to standout in a crowd of black shirts and LBDs. Studies have found that red is a smart choice for women who want to be asked out on a date, whereas blue has proven a successful colour for men.
Statement jewellery can also be an excellent choice if you are hoping to catch someone’s eye.
Perfect Your Posture and Stand Tall
Your posture says a lot about how you are feeling. And if you feel nervous, negative, or anxious, your body language will tell those around you to stay away! And even if you aren’t feeling all that standoffish, you may have established a comfortable posture which gives off the same effect.
When your shoulders are stooped or slouched you create a very closed off and insular picture for those around you. This means it’s less likely that the object of your affection will feel like they are welcome to approach you.
So, in the week leading up to your next night out, practice standing straight, relaxing your shoulders, and presenting a confident and open stance. If you practice enough, it will become second nature, and even if you start to feel shy – you won’t look it!
Stay Sociable and Enjoy Yourself
There is nothing more off-putting to most potential partners than the idea that the person speaking to them has been skulking around the club on the “hunt.” Desperation is never a good look! So, make sure to take the time to engage with your friends and have fun.
Spend some time on the dancefloor and chat to others at the bar. You’ll spear fun, confident, and sociable to the person you do end up approaching.
Stay Positive and Keep Things Light
When you strike up a conversation with someone you like, make sure to keep things on the happy and light side – this is not the time to talk politics or give a run down of all the times your previous partner took you for granted!
Ask light open ended questions and concentrate on bright and happy subjects. And make sure that you concentrate on your strong selling points when asked about yourself. No matter where you are in life, you have strengths, talents and dreams which can fuel a positive conversation.
Don’t Leave Things Open Ended
If you’ve met someone you like and have enjoyed a promising conversation with them, then don’t let the opportunity pass you by. Don’t chicken out and make the effort to secure a way to see them again.
Get their number and get yours saved in their phone, suggest a vague timeframe for when the two of you could meet up. Also mention some ideas for what you might do, this will give you something to follow up on when you do get in contact.
Hopefully you’ve found out more useful information on how to be a dating success on your next night out, and be sure to check out our article giving tips on how to dress for a date.
