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• Steps
• Tips
• Warnings

Breathe! It's okay to get a little nervous when it comes to the first date. Here are some simple tips and tricks to look and feel your best!

Steps

1. 1 Have at least an hour and a half, maybe two hours before your scheduled date to get ready. Make a list of everything you want to do to get ready for your first date and calculate how long it will take. (For example: take a shower, blow dry your hair ...)
2. 2 Play uplifting music, your favorite band, or something else for a good, upbeat background.
3. 3 Take a shower / bath. Apply / Rinse / Repeat shampoo and conditioner for 20 minutes and then rinse off, or whichever conditioner you do not need to rinse off. Wash yourself to be clean and smell good when you are out on a date. When in the shower / bath, if necessary, shave whatever you think needs to be shaved (legs, armpits ...).
4. 4 Dry your hair with a towel / naturally and do not brush it with a comb / comb until it is at least partially dry. If you are using a hair dryer / curling iron, you can dry it while your hair is still damp and do not wait too long. Apply a little hair cream to keep it looking healthy, it is best to distribute it with your fingers without disturbing your hairstyle.
5. 5 Read magazines and helpful tips online from people with dating experience. Take information from their dating quizzes, tips for dating teenagers online, and even talk to friends. (Try reading Cosmo Girl or Seventeen magazines for tips for dating teenagers.)
6. 6 Drink plenty of water. Add lemon / orange juice or some powdered drink for flavor. Try to avoid fatty or sugary foods a few hours before your date so you can eat something on your date and still look good.
7. 7 Meditate. Not sure how? Sit on a comfy sofa, beanbag chair, floor, rug ... in a comfortable position that doesn't look like you are sprawled or lazy (choose a place away from people, private and quiet, close your eyes, and think about something good). Don't think about the date, and don't analyze yourself or him. Think either of something relaxing or something that makes you feel good. It shouldn't be annoying, but on the contrary, it should be pleasant. Do it with classical or harmonious background music, and do it before you get dressed.
8. 8 If you paint your nails, paint them in a color that suits your style. Do something creative and wacky on them, or simple and basic. When it comes to nails, you can hardly overdo it, and this is a good way to be expressive and assert yourself without judgment.
9. 9 Choose an outfit according to:
   • The reason
   • Your style and personality
   • The weather
10. 10 Be self-critical. When choosing an outfit, know what makes you look fat and what makes you feel safer and more comfortable.Also depending on your age, if you are very young (12-13 years old), wear something modest, and try not to overdo it and not act provocative, because this is bad at any age, but at this age it is simply wrong. If you are older, showing a little skin is not bad at all, it will be sexy if you flaunt a little. If you have problem areas, cover them up a bit, but pay more attention to one of your good features (for example: I hate my nose, so I make my hair very pretty and glamorous, I hate my butt, so I wear black pants. to look curvy, and I wear V-neck sweatshirts to draw all the attention to my beautiful breasts).
11. 11 Think a bit about your lingerie choices - not as bad as it sounds, we all want to look good under clothes. Even if you are not going to undress (hopefully, since you are still a teenager), wear comfortable underwear that will not show through your clothes (panty lines!), Because it is both ugly and not for prying eyes. Wear something that is slim fit and your size. Wear a bra if you need to, ask a close friend or family member to tell you if you need one or not if you're unsure, and ask them to be honest. Only wear a push-up bra if you have a C-cup or less, otherwise it will look too obvious, of course, if this is not what you want.
12. 12 When choosing makeup, think about what the date will be like. Just going to the movies? Then don't overdo it. Are you under 14? Definitely don't overdo it. Attempts by 13-year-old girls to put on a lot of makeup, make you feel only pity for them.
13. 13 If you are using makeup, apply it to highlight your good features, not cover up your bad ones. If you have beautiful eyes, put on some eyeliner and mascara, these basic eye makeup materials are always excellent. If you have big eyes, don't put too much makeup on them, because they usually grab people's attention even more and you will look ridiculous. Apply lip gloss and bronzer if you like when you're on your way out.
    • If you have pimples or problem areas of your skin, apply oil-free makeup on it. Take this pea-sized remedy and dab a little on the pimple and leave it alone. Uncovered freckles, boys even consider cute.
14. 14 Decide which hairstyle to go with. Most girls prefer to go on a date with their hair down, but we advise you to try tied ghouls or buns as well. They will make you look taller and longer, which makes you look slimmer, and this hairstyle will accentuate your eyes and make you look more mature. Otherwise, you don't always need to blow-dry your hair. Cute waves and curls are good too, and these days will be original and showcase your natural beauty. If you have curly hair, a ponytail looks great, and a pair of nice earrings is really cute.
15. 15 Choose good shoes. If you know you are going to walk very little, then choose shoes that match your outfit and are easy and comfortable to walk in. Only wear high heels after age 14 or so, otherwise you will look stupid and make sure you know how to walk in them.
16. 16 Brush your teeth. Bad breath is very repulsive, and this is especially important if you want to kiss at the end of a date. Using your toothbrush and floss on a regular basis is all it takes. If you still feel uncomfortable, use a peppermint or sugar-free peppermint gum, but this is not a substitute for actually brushing your teeth. When you're done brushing your teeth, use a mouthwash.
17. 17 Perfume / Cologne. Use something appropriate for your age.Try Victoria Secrets perfume. Spray on one of the wrists, then rub both wrists with each other. You can also spray a little in the air and walk in that spray. But don't overdo it, it won't work well.
18. 18 Consider using deodorant. Perfume is not a substitute for deodorant. Deodorant is much more important than perfume. Put extra deodorant in your date bag and go to the restroom once during your date to reapply it.
19. 19 Bag / Clutch - Put everything you need in it before you leave the house. Mobile phone (do not text during the entire date), player (if it does not have awkward songs), keys, chewing gum, mints (one every hour), deodorant, tissues, money, lip gloss (apply every half hour , just not in front of a guy).
20. 20 Clean your ears with a cotton swab, blow your nose, wash your hands, go to the bathroom before washing your hands, and make sure your makeup isn't smudged.
21. 21 Don't go overboard with jewelry, but wear accessories anyway. Bracelets and necklaces that match your outfit and show who you really are are always good, 1-3 rings are okay too, earrings are always good for dates (hoop earrings were popular a few years ago, although they are best studs and those that are pressed close to the ear, or drop earrings). Wear a cool belt or brooch that matches your outfit and makes it special, but these are some things to go overboard with. Don't be too vulgar, don't fall under the cliché, but don't stand out too much, especially if you're only going to the mall.
22. 22 Remember, the guy is probably very nervous too. Never say you're nervous, that sounds good, but it ends up looking weird. Good luck!

Tips

• Use body language, smile when he says something cute, accidentally bump your knee or brush into each other ... but don't overdo it and make it feel almost casual and cute. Don't fuss around him, and don't look like you're desperate.
• Remain calm, but laugh when necessary and respond when he says something.
• Be sure to tell yourself that he accepted the invitation / asked you out on a date. This means that he liked you for who you are, even before that date. Be proud of yourself, and it will never be bad to show him who you are and what you are proud of.
• Don't shake on the first date, don't be too scared, and don't try too hard on the date. I mean, he already invited you and you agreed, so you don't have to try too hard.
• Avoid texting during a date, especially behind his back. If you know that you will start "sticking" to the phone during a date, then turn it off. It's not polite and it annoys the guy. If you have to make an emergency call, excuse yourself, go to the restroom, and call there. Try not to drag out the conversation for more than a few minutes, otherwise your boyfriend will be interested in what you were doing there.
• Be yourself, it might be silly, but if you want a chance to be with him ...
• Don't be afraid to eat in front of him. It shows self-confidence and laid-back qualities, something that most people see as an aphrodisiac. But don't get full of food, and don't order the biggest royal burger when he ordered a small salad from an organic bar.
• Don't fool him if you're not interested in meeting him again, or even kissing him after a date. Act like a friend, and if he says something embarrassing about love, you answer him politely and gently that the feeling is simply not mutual.
• If he's a jerk, or you just think you're not a couple, just sit back and try to get through this date, and tell yourself that since you hate this date so much, there won't be another one.

Warnings

• Try to avoid food that smells or gets stuck in your teeth easily.
• Make sure you don't look overly emotional or overjoyed. A smile and a laugh over a joke looks more natural than a full burst of laughter.
• Laugh with him, but try not to offend him or overdo it with a joke.
• Only kiss when you are really ready for it, you should never force yourself or do it out of courtesy, because this is cheating and if this is your first kiss, then you wasted it.