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Transcript: First Date Jitters

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On Dating
Episode “First date jitters”

Andrea Syrtash: I am no dating Dr., but I do know that sweating, queasiness, and dry mouth are not good symptoms to have before a first date. Stay tuned for the five best ways to get over your first date jitters, I am Andrea Syrtash and this is On Dating.
How do you get over first date jitters?
Man on Street: You just go, you show up and you smile, you face the fear that is how you get over first date jitters.
Man on Street: How do you get over first date jitters?
Woman on Street: I don’t know you were pretty nervous.
Woman on Street: I go to a place that is comfortable for me and probably talk about things with friends before hand.
Man on Street: It is always going to be awkward, and there’s always going to be nerves but if you are smart about how you set it up then it helps a lot.
Woman on Street: So if I’m already comfortable in the environment then I am a lot more comfortable talking to a person.
Man on Street: I think I would probably order a bottle of wine right away, or a shot of tequila.
Your date is here, you have been dreaming about it and dreading it at the same time, if you’re like a lot of daters your nerves get the best of you on a first date, with then I always say it but let me remind you a gain, dating should be fun. If you’re not feeling confident or sexy on a date then people can sniff it, so keep these five steps in mind on how to get over your first date jitters.
Be curious, worry less about impressing your date and let your date impress you. People notice when you notice them, one of the most attractive qualities that you can have on a first date is to genuinely be interested in the person that you are on the date with. There is no need to conduct 20 questions or a job interview, but a few specific questions about his and her interest is a good place to start.
Do an activity together. It can be nerve wracking to sit across from someone and have an hour or two conversation, so suggest going for a walk, playing pool, work and other public activity. It will be easier to communicate when you have something else to focus on, and doing a public activity will probably lead to a better day anyway.
Find common ground, what brought you together in the first place? Did you meet at a bar, did you meet through friends? What ever brought you together is an obvious jumping point for conversation. Keep it light and positive on the first date. If you met online do not say, ugh I hate online dating as you’re jumping point for conversation better to say something like, I love what you said about skydiving in your profile, and I am totally scared of it. What do you love about it?
Bring out your passion, people light up when they talk about things that they are passionate about and passion is a very attractive quality to have on a first date. I have a friend who insists that his passion for wine is a winner on a first date so he takes his dates to wine bars and wine tasting event so he can really bring out his enthusiasm and his knowledge.
Finally remember that it is just a date, when you’re feeling first date jitters remember that the person was attracted enough to book a date with you in the first place, do not second guess every single little thing that comes out of your mouth. Remember a date is all about the potential it is about the possibility not the pressure.
So you probably know by now that I truly believe that even a bad date makes a great story so get out there and always have fun, thanks for watching On Dating I am Andrea Syrtash and I’ll see you next time.