First impressions are always important, but internet dating has altered the whole scenario. If you’ve met someone online, chances are your first date will be with someone that you’ve already been communicating with, perhaps even for weeks or months.

On the other hand, just as many of us are still encountering promising singles in the real world as are delving into the wild world of internet dating sites. And in truth, most of us are doing all of the above. Hey, we’re busy people who maximize our dating potential! It’s just smart.

The rules for different ways of meeting up romantically can differ. Just because you met person A in location B does that mean you can suggest activity C on the first date? Fortunately, one the the most important things about dating hasn’t changed a bit. And that would be? Making a first impression.

First impressions don’t care where or how you met. Whether at a friend’s party, doing the face to face thing with that cutie you met on an internet dating site or meeting someone in your professional circle; you want someone to think the best of you. The tactics are pretty straightforward.

1. Look ‘em in the eye and make it last

By making direct and lasting eye contact with your new acquaintance you’re sure to communicate not only your confidence and honesty but also your interest. Fleeting glances are fine if you only want to sneak a peak, but locking looks opens the door to further communication.

If all that eye time gets a bit boring try playing little memory games with yourself. Remember the exact color and shape of their eyes and other facial characteristics. You’ll not only convey your interest, but you’re also committing their face to memory.

2. Know when to let go of the reigns

Let’s say you’ve been chatting up some fabulous new find and you find yourself in the midst of that age old dilemma; you want to appear interested, but not over eager. What do you do? Try letting go of the reigns and let them take charge. While they’re talking match their energy and level of excitement instead of setting the tone yourself. This way you can also be sure that you’re not hogging the conversation.

3. Almost touch, but don’t

Okay, this one might not apply so well to professional matters; other than a firm handshake at the beginning and end of a meeting, I’d steer clear of their personal space. That said, this is a great little move that I only perfected after a few too many drunken conversations during which I thought I was flirty touching someone on the shoulder or knee but was actually just coming really close to doing so (hey, vodka impairs your ability to judge differences, okay? Let it go).

Turns out, that move got a great response; the person you’re talking to will still receive the same sexually-charged undertone of your action but without the contact, it leaves them wanting more. Guys, this is also a dynamite technique to bring out when you’re flirting with a new female. She will love the electrifying almost-intimacy while probably appreciating that you aren’t being too physically forward.

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