Planning
Calling someone after getting contact info.
Two day Rule
Doing this before they arrive will show respect.
Clean your space before they arrive.
What don't you do during a date?
Give out personal information.
How should you act if you are rejected?
Keep your cool. Don't let them see your disappointment or anger.
You've had public dates and now you feel comfortable having the person visit your home. What are the 5 steps to do when they come knocking at your door?
1. Greet your date when you open the door. 2. Invite them in 3. Introduce them to the other people there. 4. Show them around your place (so they know where the restroom is). 5. Offer them something to drink.
How you plan a date.
5 W's
What do you put away before the guest arrives
Personal items, credit cards, cash, jewelry & pictures of your ex.
What can you do to research your date?
Google, social media & mutual friends.
What should you say after being rejected?
Make a casual statement of acceptance.
Ex: "No worries, I appreciate your honesty."
What are things you need to know when someone picks you up for a date?
Where you will be going, what you will be doing.
Making sure the date is still going to happen.
Confirm 1-2 days before date
What does good hygiene mean?
Shower, grooming, clean clothes, clean teeth, etc.
Why tell your family or friends where you are?
So they know you are safe, they will know you are ok.
After you know the date isn't interested in you, what should you do?
End the date or just keep talking as friends.
Many people say they weren't initially attracted to their partner but after they got to know each other better, they fell in love. :-)
What should you tell a trusted person when you are being picked up at your house for a date?
Tell them where you are supposed to be going and then share your location with them so they can ensure your date takes you where they say they are taking you.
These are the 5 W's
Who, What, When, Where, How?
What could happen if you dress too provocatively?
Bad impression, bad reputation, mistreatment, etc.
How should we get to our first date?
Get your own transportation. Do not ride to or from the meeting place!
To get out of the date, or make sure you aren't stuck all day with a weirdo, you should...
Have a planned emergency phone call from someone who can claim to need you so you will have an excuse to leave. They could even be in the same place as you to keep an eye on your safety, etc.
If you meet someone online, what are 3 things you should never do when giving out information?
1. Never give them your last name.
2. Never share your home address or city.
3. Never tell them your age. (They may try to mimic a close age to you. Let them tell you theirs first.)
If you don't confirm they will...
Forget about date or Lose interest
impress
Where should you meet on your first date?
Meet in a casual public place during the day where there are lots of people.
If you are staying for the date after being rejected, how should you act?
Keep it friendly and don't pressure the person & don't ask for an explanation. You definitely don't want to cry and beg!!!
Ex: "What is wrong with me? Do you think I'm ugly? Or Crazy? Or stupid? Whaaaaaaaa!!"
What are some red flags in dating online?
Requests for money, wanting to switch to a less secure site, refusal to prove identity or refusal to meet on a video call, inappropriate sexual requests or comments, inconsistencies in their story.