Choose a traditional introduction agency that have been successfully matching partners together.

Becoming a member of an professional introduction agency means that you will receive profiles of mutually compatible partners throughout your membership. If you both match each other right from the start there is more chance of success.

Here are some dating tips that you could follow if you would like to make an impression on your very first meeting. This way you may survive the first date and actually organise a second!

Each date starts with a telephone call. You will be sent a full profile of your introduction, which will include, phone number, name, area where they live, hobbies and interests, best time to call, photograph and lots, lots more. Your phone call will be your very first impression of each other. Try to sound upbeat and interested in the other person. This is not the time to start on the moans and the groans!

After arranging your first meeting, do not keep calling or texting – save your conversation until you meet and do not appear desperate.

Gentlemen it would be nice if you were early – it is very nerve racking for a lady travelling to meet a gent for the first time. It is rude to be late.

Pay extra attention to what you wear and how you present yourself. Do not turn up in “old comfies”, please do make an effort. First impressions really do count.

When you do meet, try not to make an instant judgement. Everyone is nervous and wants the date to go well. Let your partner relax and be natural. Do not bombard them with too many questions early on, you are not on “Blind Date”.

A sincere compliment is always nice to receive but as you really don’t know each other very well, try not to get too personal too early.

Listen to your partner and be interested in what they are saying.

Always be honest, if you are not it may catch you out later. Please do not reveal too much about your past at the first meeting. Be upbeat, positive and smile. Whatever you do, do not boast. No one likes to listen to an arrogant person. It could spoil your date.

With regards topics of conversation, avoid politics, religion and sex. Do not make insulting comments, a sense of humour is always a good thing to have.

Do not drink too much. Be responsible and do not drink and drive.

If you really like your introduction then let them know how much you have enjoyed the meeting and ask if they would like to meet again. Asking them to choose the next venue is always a nice thing to do. Maybe a nice dinner in a restaurant or country pub.

If you follow all of these tips and really make an effort, I am sure it will be successful for you. If you would like any further advice about introduction agencies then please do have a chat with your Personal Matching Consultant. We have years of experience between us and always happy to help.