First Date

What do men and women notice immediately on the first date? Ofcourse, physical presentation matters. For example, I know women do notice shoes that men wear.

Interestingly all this noticing is done discreetly without the other partner knowing about it. Specially WOMEN tend to be better snoopers. Small little things matter the most sometimes. (I do admit sometimes apprearance are deceptive though)

As far as I am concerned, I notice neatness first. Then the way a woamn carries herself naturally. Also, It tells when one is pretending to be someone else and not being herself. Plus I do notice the intellect that reflects through the conversation. The grey matter does matter for me!

What do you guys notice? please share your thoughts.
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For me I would have to say I tend to notice a man's smile first. You can tell a lot about a person by the way they smile.
i notice the direct eye to eye contact.....i guess u can notice if someone is lyin by lookin them staright in the eye...
first thing i notice is his smile or what hes wearing as an aftershave...shoes dont bother me at all...
I observe the whole package . . The body language and gesture,the eye sight, the words he said. I never sleep with a guy on the early stage. So im counting on his reaction on the next day.If he can't wait to see me again than he is interested in me.
Well, for me the first thing I observed if he will be on time. He should not be late on the agreed time.

2nd- the finger nails if it is clean..

3rd-The smile, the teeth

4th- the way he dressed up, have some cologne

5th- table manners

6th- confidence, the sincerity.

through conversation you will know some part of him, I am not judgemental person but there is a saying. WHAT YOU SEE WHAT YOU GET..
Hi Dani and Missm09. Don't you think a smile can be deceiving too? can you differentiate between and genuine and a fake smile?
Hi Kasih!

Yes the body language and gestures cannot lie. I gree. Cos most are subconciously done. A person can not fake them persistently.
Hi trixie. All your points well taken. But how do you judge a person's sincerity on the very first meeting?
well if he is on time- means he is sincere and he is there patiently waiting for you. And how he introduced himself.
he is pure to his words, if he said I will be there at this time, meaning he is sincere to his words.

Sincerity has different meanings and interpretation. Sincerity to his words,actions and feelings etc.

Yes you are right, being on time showed that he has a good manner, not keeping the woman waiting.

For me I never give my words and promises if I will not or I can't do it. Before I said yes, I always make sure that I am sincere with every words I will say.
Ahan! I think generally people tend to force themselves to be at their best behaviour on the first date. don't u think?
Nope, I showed who I am, take me or leave me.

I never pretend nor try to pretend whether it is a first date or not. Be at yourself.
Hey Trixie! Relax. I meant other people. Not u! :)
Oh I knew not me, dont worry Maxmate
I watch the way he pays attention to me; if he is a good listener and looking at me, or looking around at other people, especially other women. And how the date ends, what he has to say afterwards or what happens afterwards, how he reacts towards the end.handshake
Their mannerisms and their energy. Some people have a short attention span...they are always glancing around, even when they talk to you. I like people who are really there with you in the moment, and not jumping ahead to what they will be doing next or holding the floor (making sure they are the main topic of conversation). If you can hardly get a word in edgewise on a first date, don't count on that changing. He (or she) is just getting started. laugh
interesting comment calmheart! :)
yes its a package( dress, perfume, style, etc) but sometimes u just get carried away from some people even though they dont ve ur criteria.... its v confusing its called chemistry n why its appealing u never know... hahah im sorry if i changed the topic... so maxmate do u ve answer for this :)
Hi Natelee,

Yes. I agree chemistry works. In fact it's the only thing that matters in the end. I believe it starts with the VIBES (if you believe in it) that make you comfortable with certain people. Then, chemistry comes in, once you have started interaction.

I don't know how it happens. But I agree it does happen. Also, I know it doesn't lie. No one can prentend vibes and chemistry. It happens when it happens.
I agree that tuning in, using our intuition is the best barometer for gauging someone's sincerity. Chemistry is not, in my opinion, a good indicator of sincerity. Many people have chemistry that end up in very bad relationships. Chemistry is a biological reaction to pheromones, and can be present exclusive of sincerity.
Thanks Venus!

You are right. Now that I think of it more, Chemistry has actually persuaded me to have bad judgements, but Vibes have always guided me right 100%.

Beware of the Chemistry Natelee conversing
i had a thing for maxmate conversing
wow Dubai?!
Yep I went back two years earlier and saw that.applause
i was so much more productive back then... roll eyes
Since 2007 most blogs have one comment.
rolling on the floor laughing 5 was a real run..what did they give back then
instead if steak knives...toothpicks,bingo markers.
grin
I think the first group interacting even posted videos.
And probably had mp3 players and Nintendo's.peace
I notice that if he doesn’t ask me any questions then he’s not interested. Just talks about himself the whole time. This one is the easiest to spot for me on dates and a complete turn off for me.
Maxmate was a gentleman. drinking
Did he ever return with a different name.
conversing
Doubt it, not his style. He would never be kicked off btw, so I can't see that scenario.

What a remember the best was when he stuck up for his friend Nessa from SA.
She may have been the instigataa at times, he da peacekeepaa.
Oh, and he had amazing humor!
Was something about darth vader clips at youtube..
This is not about Max per se, but dating site
observations in general.
There's a lot of, what's the phrase..confused
Not hit n run..rolling on the floor laughing more umm, please n tease,
without real intention.It seems one extreme or
the other: gentleman or player.
You needn't worry Siozzle, I am happy to take your word for it.grin
And Palms too.
I was not feeling it from just this nibble.
I agree totally, with many of the attributes
that you have expanded on.
Which, BTW, you have.

He is rare and missed obviously, as you will be.
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It is interesting what attracts people to each other, so when two friends of mine both enjoyed this lovely
person I hoped to see the big picture, because
the comments were brief and gender based.blushing my curiosity got the best of me.
Ur probably digging too much out of it. Perhaps his charm was skin deep, how could Palm or me see from that far... besides he was more a forumer. We did not get to know him like we knew 10k, parti, paul374 and other guys here.
When max showed up it was mare like ojj here comes that forum guy.. lol.
Ahhh ..laugh women are always curious when a friend finds someone charmed them.smitten
Everything here is like a first date!! rolling on the floor laughing
What's a bit funny is that folks there tend to continue there and folks here tend to stay here, leading you to think it's two types of people almost. BUT there is the occational defectors, and some do double appearances.
This year I been more unfaithful to blogs, but at the end of the day this is home to me.

From my childhoods tv, a duckling that goes out to explore the world.


Andungen Kvakk-Kvakk
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