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Met Online? Tips for that First Meeting
1. Before you meet someone, it’s essential that you let a friendor family member know where you’re going and who you’re meeting.You’ll feel better and they’ll feel better knowing you’re beingcautious.2. Meet in a public place. There’s safety in numbers. 3. Keep the first meeting brief. As everyone knows, chemistry isfickle. You may know right off the bat that you don’t want toever see this person naked, let alone sit through an entiredinner with him or her. So don’t agree to spend the day atDisneyland (which I did…so I know what I’m talking about) when aquick cup of coffee or a drink after work will suffice. Ifyou’re both having a wonderful time, that cup of coffee canalways be extended into a walk around the park or lunch at yourfavorite bistro. 4. If you have a favorite outfit, wear it! Ladies, do yournails, fix up your hair, put on fresh lipstick. Guys, wear yourlucky “going out†shirt. When you feel sexy and confident, itshows. It also shows the other person that you made an effortand that is sexy.5. Be polite. Even if there isn’t an attraction for you, treatthe person you’re meeting with respect. He or she may not be thedate of your dreams, but remember that they took the time andeffort to come meet you. 6. Keep the conversation light and fun. Don’t bemoan your baddating luck or how much you’re dying to havechildren…immediately! Think of a first meeting as a cocktailparty: you’re meeting someone new and the talk is typicallyfrivolous and casual. Discuss your work, where you were raised,any traveling you did recently. Based on your personal ads, youshould already have some idea of what you have in common. Ifit’s your mutual love for the Yankees or your record of nevermissing an episode of “Survivor,†talk about it.7. Keep it casual and easy. Great ideas for a first meeting:grab some java at the local coffee house, hit happy hour for aglass of wine and buffalo wings (then go home!), have an alfresco lunch where people-watching is ample (terrific for anylulls in the conversation), or meet at the dog park with yourpooches in tow. 8. Don’t forget to have fun! Online dating, like any dating, isan adventure. Go with an open mind and you’ll do well. Ifnothing else, you’ll have great stories to tell your friendslater.
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