Article: Start the date out on the right foot by showing up 5 minutes early. Showing up on time shows your date that you respect their time and that being with them is important to you.  If your rendezvous is in an unfamiliar part of town, leave yourself a little extra time in case there is traffic, difficult parking, or another unforeseen problem. If you are running late, let them know. Give them a call or a text explaining the situation and giving a rough estimate of when they should expect you to arrive. Put on clean, unwrinkled clothes for your date. Even if the date is casual, nix athletic wear, such as gym shorts, and dress in a polished way. Putting effort into your appearance lets your date know that you respect them and that this date is important to you.  For a feminine look, wear a nice dress and some pumps for a fancier date, or a nice blouse and a dark pair of jeans for something a little more casual. For a masculine look, try chinos and a collared shirt. Leather accessories, such as a nice belt, can dress up untorn jeans, too. If you want to make yourself as kissable as possible for your date, be sure your breath is fresh and that you don’t have any body odor. It’s also helpful to apply an unflavored lip balm for soft lips.  Brush your teeth and tongue twice a day to keep your mouth ready for kissing. Always wear deodorant. This is especially important if you sweat when you’re nervous on  first date. If your date says that they do not want to kiss or pulls away from you, don’t force them to kiss. It may be that they like you but are not ready for physical intimacy yet. If someone turns you down for a kiss, you might say, “No problem. I respect that.”

What is a summary?
Be on time. Dress nicely. Practice good oral and personal hygiene. Respect your date’s boundaries.