What's one thing that would impress you on a first date?

[beebella]

[jennifer_bloom]

I think cool knowledge I don’t have or interesting achievements such as winning awards or time spent on humanitarian missions or physical achievements such as climbing mountains or learning martial arts. A guy who could teach me kick boxing or karate would make an amazing date as well as a guy can who can teach me cool recipes such as baking kale chips or dehydrating apple rings. It also gives us an opportunity to work together as a team which I would enjoy, maybe doing volunteer work together too.

[collie22]

a self defense karate lesson date would be interesting

[MCheetah]

A woman with an ACTUAL sense of humor. And no, I don't mean the "All my friends say I'm funny" type, either. No Amy Schumers, up in here. Women who are actually funny, even if it's just a tiny bit funny.

It's also impressive if she insists early on that she's paying for all her own meals and drinks (not that I would be paying for her anyway; I'm not a simp, nor am I attractive enough to assume women wouldn't take advantage of me like this).

I know; that's two things, but I wanted to get to 100 words.

[spartan55]

Just how she conducts herself in general. Respectful (towards myself, herself, service staff, etc) has self awareness, doesn't talk shit about her ex, has interests and hobbies, etc.
Oh, I almost forgot. If she doesn't thank me for the date? It's one and done. I can't stand entitled behavior, nor a lack of gratitude. (I will always pay for the first date by the way)
Just to be clear, I'm not talking effusive over-thanking or acknowledgement... just thanks for the beers/coffee/boat ride/whatever.

[Cynicaldreamer]

He's engaging, takes a genuine interest in me and getting to know me better, and most importantly, he doesn't try to sleep with me on the first date.

Basically, he behaves like a gentleman.
Followed up with asking me when he can see me again, or if there's no interest there, be upfront post date so we can move on with our lives instead of ghosting me, or stringing me along.

[OlderAndWiser]

Kindness and gentleness with wait staff.

[NicoletteXO]

EFFORT - but from a man with high self-worth. Effort can come through attentiveness in listening, though gifts, though creative and thoughtful planning of an experience, through presence in physical touch, and so on.

This is different to a man who has low self-worth, who is attempting to get me to like them by trying too hard.

Effort from a man with high-self worth is an act of generosity that flows from abundance. This is impressive.

[NewgodX]

Well I am not even thinking about planning a date coz all females are banned from my life but answering your question I would say
Intelligence impresses me more than anything else, i like intelligent good debater knowledgeable person over anything else

[sweetmessposts]

I've always looked for something long term leading up to marriage. A man taking initiative during the date, has a sense of humor, and is genuinely interested in me outside of physical appearance. I think it's that whole combination that is very impressive to me.

[anon1903]

If I were to find any of these -

I'm all yours

[pickedcrisps]

She lives alone and is a loner of a nerd with minimal family contact. Now before everyone says creeper: I merely like the independence and the maturity.

After all... I'm neither of those. I still live at home with family and I'm almost 30? Hahaha 😈😈🤢

[lilyanony1]

A genuine kindness... It doesn't have to be through an act. Those I'd expect go hand in hand.
There's something about the character of the person. That speaks volumes and if that kindness is felt.
I think it would definitely impress me.

[exitseven]

If the girl would not look at her phone the whole night.

[Simply_M3]

A guy that can maintain an intellectual conversation, eye contact, all while not looking at his phone.

[Jaximus-Lion]

In my book! A nice pair of sneakers/kicks is always 👌 for me. To be funny, self aware, sarcastic, book smart, a gamer , self sufficient and confident. Oh! She knows how to drive a manual car.

[spartan55]

Chicks who drive manual cars are hotter, good one. I think it's the being self sufficient parallel.

[TadCurious]

Bella one thing would be if she wasn't checking her phone.

[shadowarrior99]

Damn she knows how to ****

Some joking aside, if she actually tries to get to know you as a person and isn't stuck up, just have good qualities. God the bar is so low these days and it's difficult to find a decent date or a normal date.

[bubbles328]

Remembering things I’ve said, showing a genuine interest in my life. Being able to hold decent conversation

[Jamie05rhs]

I don't expect to be impressed on a first date. That's not what I'm looking for. I just want to see if there is a spark.

[VanillaSalt]

You pulling out your own wallet for once lol. If you want me to pay you better be checking off all the traditional boxes. I’m not about that equality until it’s real equality. A woman needs to know her place with me or there won’t be a second date.

[AndrewMG]

I'm a sucker for anyone making me laugh... I mean the reason I've had a few dates is we've laughed so much it's been fun... the reason I'm single is that same principle doesn't work in the bedroom lol

[Justneedtokno]

I think a good conversation going somewhere I’ve never been before. Definitely doing an activity. At the end of the day I’ve learned something

[horsenrhinounicorn]

Taking the time to know others rather than assume and build on first impressions

[paradiseonearth93]

If he talks less about himself and actually engaged in a conversation to get to know each other

[Ramheader]

To be honest, this can be hard to do sometimes as if the other person isn’t engaging at all, (tinder lol) then it’s pretty hard to engage conversation about them. I don't know just my experience.

[paradiseonearth93]

@Ramheader yeah it takes two. I know I’m engaging so I’d like guy to engage with me not just brag about his opinions and everything else about him

[qupid911]

Intelligent. Keeping up with conversation is a must