First impression....

[Ray]

First impression is everything. We all want to make a good first impression, right? Do we all try to look and behave better than usual on our first dates, or is it just me?

[mister_wright]

Ray I see the thing that you are getting at. On a first date where there is so much uncertanty to begain with. It is good to try to put your best foot forward. But dont trip your self with not being your true self as well. Definatly put on a clean shirt. but dont try to change who you are.

[dreamscapewonder]

Hello Ray. Hello mister_wright. Hello new reader.

From a woman's point of view, mine, 'tis better to give a great first impression and then let your guard down when the person gets to know you better - to determine an honest act versus a fake act. You may not have a second chance to make a great impression, and the fleeting moment might be gone forever.

It is easier to forgive after the first great impression if one's behavior didn't click at the moment than to erase a permanent negative reception from a first bad date.

A woman can usually tell from a first date whether the guy is genuine in his intentions or actions, should he flop, like picking her up late for a date or forget to open her door. Too many of them, however, will lose the girl - especially if he continues to flop. Then the girl will leave him flopping on the ground gasping for air where he can hope another will throw him back into the water to swim against the stream and try again.

from dreamscapewonder

[LiyaImportModel]

Hey Guys,
I think you should just be you! So what, you might be a little goofy, still be you, I think its best to show your true colors on the first date rather than hide yourself in the image you think your date expects. Yeah, you may get turned away, and not called back by some of the dates....but atleast you know that the person you want on the date with wasn't compatible with who you really are, and that saves all the trouble of worrying when you can actually show your trueself. I mean yeah, I'ts great to have a guy open the doors and pull the chair out and blah di blah di blah, but on the other token, I have two arms and two hands of my own, and last time i checked...they were workin just fine. I AM NOT SAYING dont open the doors...it is great and looked up upon, im just saying stay respectful but be yourself. I can usually tell if a guy is masking himself and once i notice it I work to get that mask off because Im the kinda girl who doesnt hold back...I like my guys the same way.