First dates are very nerve racking, and often leave us shy, silent, and blowing our chances of getting a second one because we weren`t prepared for this one. Here are some pointers to help you get the best start and make a good impression.

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1. Be on time - The last thing you want to do is make a bad impression on your date. If you are late, they will think that you don't care, or even worse, they may not hang around for you to turn up.

2. Make your partner feel comfortable - We all feel like a bag of nerves on our first date with someone; so by making them feel comfortable, you will also be able to relax and enjoy yourself.

3. Be an interesting date - The worst thing you can do is turn up for a date with someone, then sit there all night and talk, or even worse, talk and not make sense, or have nothing good to talk about.

4. Laugh at their jokes - Even if you have heard the joke 100 times or more (or it just isn't funny at all), laughing along with them will make them feel you are interested in them.

5. Keep the conversation alive - That dreaded silence when no one knows what to say can seem to last for a lifetime and will make both of you think the other is boring. Jot down a few questions you would like to ask. Practicing for the date can make all the difference, and once you have started the rest will just follow.

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