On a first date with someone, are you nervous?

[Amy10223]

Assuming you dont really know the person... are you nervous, or are you a smooth talker with high confidence?

[AviatorTom]

I prefer the term "anxious" before a first date. A first date can be a great opportunity or a time to crash and burn. You never know until the date happens. I've always tried to go into a first date with an open mind and let things happen, whatever the outcome.

[Avicenna]

Nope, and I never was when I was young, either. Too focused on enjoying the date.

[Amy10223]

You're so lucky...

[Avicenna]

Think about this- it’s fun to to be on a date, right? And everyone likes having fun and being perceived as fun to be with. When you’re having fun, are you nervous? No, you’re relaxed!

[Amy10223]

Good advice! You sound like you'd be a nice date. I've never realized what while I am having fun, I was relaxed. I'm the anxious type all around although I like to think I am calm and easy-going.

[Avicenna]

Thanks! I think that people worry to much when they meet someone new. And when you’re calm and easygoing, it puts your date at ease if they’re nervous.

[Amy10223]

Yes, it does. I will try to be that way even if I am a little nervous.

[Avicenna]

Don't forget that this person has taken the time to meet you because they find you interesting in some way, meaning they want the date to succeed.

[Amy10223]

Thank you, that gives me more confidence. :D

[Avicenna]

You’re welcome, and I’m sure you’ll be fine on your next date.

Thanks for the mho.

[Amy10223]

I hope so, and you're welcome.

[weysally]

I am never that nervous, a little anxious maybe, but then I go as I am, either he likes me or not, if he likes me and I him, we would see each other again, otherwise its a good bye, just be yourself

[mandyfire98]

There's always a little bit of nervousness for me.

[bowenw]

I'm more likely to be nervous if I don't know the other person particularly well. Less likely if it's someone I've known for a while, like a coworker.

[Agape93]

Sometimes. I don't know them

[JosyJosy]

A little bit? But it's out of excitement

[dudeinohio]

Nervous