How to Greet Your Date
- 1). Be on time to greet your date. It is inconsiderate to keep someone waiting, so allow for extra time whether you are picking your date up at her home or meeting her at a mutually agreed upon location. If you are unavoidably stuck in traffic or kept late at work, have the courtesy to call or text your date to apologize and let her know your estimated time of arrival. Apologize again when you do greet her.
- 2). Smile warmly at your date and say hi or hello. Compliment your date in some way by mentioning her hair or her clothes. Maintain good eye contact. Give your date a bouquet of flowers or even one single flower to show you have been thinking about her and looking forward to the date. If, however, there won't be any opportunity to put the flowers in water, opt for a box of chocolates or some small gift that you think would appeal to her.
- 3). Hug your date if she is someone you have known for quite awhile and have spent a fair amount of time with and you are in her apartment or at an informal location. Avoid kissing her, even on the cheek, on a first date. If, however, you have already gone out with her several times, a peck on the cheek or a quick kiss on the lips is appropriate. If it is a very formal location and event, hold off being physically affectionate, at least while in public.
- 4). Be a gentleman. If you are driving her somewhere, open your car door for her. If you have just met in front of a restaurant, open the restaurant door and guide her to your table. Turn off your cell phone just before greeting her. It is discourteous not to give her your full attention for your date.
- 5). Start a conversation by commenting on your surroundings. If you are picking her up at her home, pick out a photo or piece of art and ask a question about it or compliment her on her sense of style. If you have met a restaurant that you are familiar with, comment on the food and suggest a dish or mention the decor. Ask her how her day has been so far.
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