First Date Jitters? April Masini's Tips and Advice On How To Cope With Fear Of First Dates
(ContentDesk) June 29, 2005 -- Dating can be frightening if you put too much pressure on yourself or on the date. This can be a horror show, or it can be enjoyable and productive. The beauty is ? you get to decide what it is. Yup. That's right.
Even though it doesn't feel like it, you're in control. Don't believe me? Run ? don't walk ? and pick up "Date Out Of Your League" (for men) or "Think and Date Like A Man" (for women), both written by April Masini, then read on and listen up ? it's true. First Date Conversation Do's and Don'tsFirst dates can be ignitable or real duds -- and the trick is that sometimes the ignitable first dates fizzle out and fade away while the real duds just take longer to get going and slowly boil. Here are some tips to make first date conversations get you where you want to go -- learning about your date and having fun doing it. Do:1.Ask what you want to know.
Why bother with superficial questions that riff on that old standby, "What's your major?" If you know what you want in a relationship then you won't waste time on a first date or a first date conversation. The best way to ask what you want to know is to have done your homework -- in fact, it's one of my ABC's ? a basic you should master when starting to date: know what you want. Whether it's fun without commitment, or someone to marry, stay focused and don't waste your time ? or your date's. If he or she doesn't fall into that category of people you want as a date, then just say no. 2.
Tell the truth, but don't give your entire unedited autobiography during dinner. The idea is to go back and forth in a conversation. Be aware of who's doing most of the talking. If it's you, stop and ask some questions. There's a difference between playing coy, and lying.
You should always tell the truth, the whole truth, and nothing but the truth ? just not all of the truth at one time! Regurgitating your life story in one sitting is boring, and if you date often, you'll get into the habit of giving the same story of my life speech at each date. However, if you tell him a little at a time, you'll be able to see if he's really listening, and if he's interested by his response. He'll want to know more, or he'll change the subject. The same goes for him. Be aware of what he tells you and what he doesn't.
Ask him what you want to know. Be aware of whether he asks questions ? or if he's tuned out and is staring at your chest. Same with the ladies ? see if she's really listening to you, or if she's staring at your broad shoulders and not listening to a word you're saying.3. Relax. It's great to want to impress someone, but if you spend the entire date on your Christmas dinner behavior, you'll have kept "the real you" from them, and maybe even vice versa! This doesn't mean you should belch the alphabet and show him what kind of a party gal you really are.
It does mean that you should be comfortable with yourself, and laugh if you think something's funny, and just as quickly, don't laugh if something he thinks is a joke is offensive. Manners are terrific, and a good show of how someone treats themselves and the world, but they're just the bells and whistles. If you relax and have some fun, you'll let your date see a side of you that is important ? and you'll get to see how easily they open up ? or don't. Don't1.Don't focus too much on talk about what "your type" is, and why you've been unsuccessful up to now. By describing your type, you may be insulting your date -- besides which, if you're so sure of your type, why are you out on a first date?You wouldn't like it if he told 36A, you, that he usually goes for "bigger" blondes, and he wouldn't like it if you tell him you usually go out with guys who are more buff.
So don't start telling him what you don't like, and why you've made an exception in this case. It's not just bad manners ? it's not productive. 2. Don't be rude or use questionable manners. Don't say, "Shut up," "Get out," or any other playful put down -- and don't curse.
Learn to communicate without these language crutches. 3. Don't start asking your first date to commit to a party in August, a weekend in September, and meeting your friends at Christmas -- on the first date. Even if you like this other person a lot, stay cool. Don't play all your cards at once, and don't make commitments so far in advance on a first -- or second -- date.
And for a few laughs: April's Top 10 Things You Don't Want to Hear On A First Date1. Oh look -- my husband! 2. Oh look -- my boyfriend! 3. Oh look -- my parole officer!4. Do you have herpes, too? 5.
Let's get really drunk and drive!6. I want to stop at the market -- I'm out of cat food for my fifteen kitties. 7. My fourth ex-husband was really crazy, but he was nothing like my fifth husband.8. I hardly ever have visions any more since the electro-shock therapy -- you should try it.
9. I'm not drinking tonight -- pregnancy scare. Just to be on the safe side.10. Wow, your feet are so small -- I hope that isn't a sign of other things..
What Does James Bond Do on Christmas?
Judging from his past actions of helping people in distress and rescuing the world when it's on the brink of destruction, the answer is easy if you think about it. Here's a hint. When he leaves the casino at the beginning of 'Dr. No' he casually tips the doorman. Yes, he's free with his money.
He's also free with his compliments as he tips the craps dealers in 'Diamond's Are Forever', saying, 'Thank you gentlemen, for such a sterling service.' As he leaves the craps table, he then gives part of his winnings, ($5,000), to 'Plenty O'Toole' (Lana Wood) for rolling the dice for him, and continues walking without expecting anything in return. Are you getting close to the answer? What does Bond do on Christmas? He gives..
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2004 World Diversity Leadership Summit to Feature an Illustrious Lineup of Speakers: Major Conference Hosted in Prague to Focus on Corporate Diversity in Global Corporations
The World Diversity Leadership Summit kicks off its historic inaugural conference in Prague, Czech Republic, taking place December 16-19, 2004.
The theme of the conference is "Spreading Global Diversity throughout the Corporate World" ? a future look at the US model of diversity as it migrates abroad.The four-day Summit, hosted by VirtCom, will address the key diversity challenges, trends and opportunities facing multinational corporations.Featured speakers include: Paul Freeman, Conductor of the Czech National Symphony Orchestra; Carl Brooks, President of the Executive Leadership Council; Edie Fraser, Founder of Diversity Best Practices; Frans Johansson, author of "The Medici Effect;" and Brenda King of the European Union's Economic and Social Committee.Wyndham International and Hudson Highland Group headline the list of companies sponsoring the Summit.
Corporate representatives will be on hand from global corporations including IBM, Mattel, Proctor & Gamble, Visa...
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HorseToys.com -- Online Retailer Previews New Plush Toys And Children's Books Available For This Christmas Season
(ContentDesk) October 12, 2005 -- www.HorseToys.com, an online childrens retailer, is pleased to introduce for the Christmas season, the new children's book, Bradford and the Journey to the Desert of Lop, named as one of the "best childrens products of 2005" by industry analyst Dr. Toy. The new line of children's non-violent toys and books empower children with cancer and raises awareness for the endangered wild Bactrian camel. The wild camels living in the far away Gobi Desert may offer a possible cure for illness based on preliminary research. The book teaches us that, One small boy with cancer can change the world if you listen." The accompanying cute and cuddly plush toy, Judy the wild camel, is a mascot for the wild Bactrian camels.
Product Info: http://www.horsetoys.com/products.html Plush Camel: Meet "Judy", a plush,...
HorseToys.com -- Online Retailer Previews New Plush Toys And Children's Books Available For This Christmas Season
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Government Grants and Work at Home Jobs Provide The Perfect Christmas Gift
If you are searching for the perfect christmas gift , have a family member unemployed or if credit problems are holding you back from starting a business, buying a home or new car, here is important news! Government and private lending institutions are now joining forces to stimulate the national economy and make it easier for women, minorities and people with poor credit ratings to get government grants and low interest loans.
President Bush also announced a breakthrough for Faith Based and Community Organizations. Policies have been lifted which prohibited them from receiving government funding based on religious affiliations. Churches and religious based community organizations can now compete on equal footing for available federal dollars. Terry Newborn, a researcher for Government Publications in Washington, DC, reported, "There are billions of dollars in grants and loans earmarked for people previously identified as credit risks.
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Dog Clothes make Great Gifts!
Thinking of Giving Clothes as a Gift? There's one Recipient on your Gift List Who's Sure to be Thrilled.When it comes to the art of giving, a gift of clothes is fraught with peril. We've all had encounters from the receiving end. We all have stories to tell. If you don't, you will, just give it time.Mine started early. My grandmother, having survived the Depression, knew how to stretch a dollar.
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First Date Jitters? April Masini's Tips and Advice On How To Cope With Fear Of First Dates
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