You've only got one chance to make sure your first impression isn't also your last.
So show up prepared -- mentally and physically. Think of this groundwork as some pre-exercise stretching. It keeps you at the top of your game and stops you from pulling anything if the action gets heated.
Go In The Know
First dates, especially blind dates, require a host of practical preparations. Get to know a bit about your date through Internet research. Vivien W. from
Calgary admits, "I verify my date's info through excessive Googling, particularly if it is a blind date. I can find anyone online, either through
their work, Facebook account, sporting events, charitable stuff, etc. I want to make sure that the guy is respectable and associated with a real place of
work."
Looking your best ensures you feel your best. Make sure to set aside enough time before your date to work through your body prep routine --
trim, shave, pluck, wax, exfoliate, moisturize... whatever it takes so that you feel sexy. My friend Lina G. from Moncton once gave me the following great
advice: "Take one close-up look and one from afar look in the mirror before stepping outside." In the hours leading up to your outing, remember to
eat foods that you know agree with your tummy and don't cause uncomfortable bloating and gas.
