Tips For Starting To Date - Part 3

Talk With The Person You Like

The best way to get to know someone is to talk with that person. Talking will help you discover what the two of you have in common. Does the person you admire seem only to care about football? If you do not care about sports, you may decide that person is not for you.

What kind of music does he or she like? You may find that you both like the same bands. Going to a concert together could be a natural idea for a first date.

Sometimes it takes courage to talk with a person you like. If you like someone, you might try these strategies;

• Strike up a conversations with the person.
  

• Practise things to say before approaching the person.
  

• Try out lines at home. Rehearse alone in front of the mirror or with a friend. The more you practice, the more comfortable you will become talking with potential dates.
  

• Make eye contact. It helps to look a person in the eye during conversation.
  

Some people think the hardest part of a conversations is getting started. You might start by asking people how they are doing.

Fast Fact

Talking does not have to face to face. You may feel more comfortable talking on the phone with a new friend. You may even communicate via email. Find out if the person you like has an email address. Then send him or her a short note.