The Ultimate Guide to Not Totally Embarrassing Yourself on a First Date

Fun Icebreaker Games

Because who doesn’t love a good icebreaker? You know, to break the ice and make the other person not totally uncomfortable.
Try “Two Truths and a Lie” or “Would You Rather” to get those creative juices flowing.
Or, if you’re feeling really adventurous, play “Hangman” or “20 Questions”!

• “Two Truths and a Lie” — a classic
• “Would You Rather” ⸺ for the indecisive
• “Hangman” — because guessing is fun
• “20 Questions”, a thrilling guessing game

These games are guaranteed to make your date somewhat enjoyable.

Pre Meeting Games

Let’s be real, the real challenge is getting through the pre-date jitters.
So, play some pre-meeting games to ease the tension.
Try “Guess the Hobby” (guess what your date likes to do in their free time) or “Predict the Pet” (guess what kind of pet they have).

1. Send funny GIFs to break the silence
2. Play “Would You Rather” via text to get to know each other
3. Have a totally not awkward phone call to discuss the weather

These games will somewhat prepare you for the real thing.

Virtual Date Activities

Because who needs actual human interaction when you can have a virtual date?
Try these activities to simulate a real date:

• Have a video call cooking session where you both make a mess in your own kitchens
• Play online games together, like “Who can lose the most embarrassingly”
• Go on a virtual museum tour and pretend to be cultured

It’s like being on a real date, but with less chance of awkwardness (or so you think).

Getting to Know Someone: The Art of Conversation

Conversation: the make-or-break part of any date.
Master the art of not boring your date to death with these simple tips.

Keep it light, keep it fun, and for goodness’ sake, don’t overthink it!
Just be yourself (unless you can be a better version of yourself).

• Talk.
• Listen.
• Repeat.

A good conversation is like a good joke: it’s all about the delivery. So, go ahead, make some small talk!

Conversation Starters

Because, let’s face it, starting a conversation with a complete stranger can be super awkward.
But fear not! We’ve got some totally not cheesy conversation starters to get you started.

• Ask about their favorite hobby (just don’t pretend to be interested).
• Talk about the weather (because it’s always a safe bet).
• Share a funny story (just don’t make it about yourself, that’s just weird).

And if all else fails, just ask them about their cat.
Works every time (or not).

Online Dating Tips

Because online dating is just like shopping for a soulmate (said no one ever).
But seriously, here are some tips to not totally mess it up.

When crafting your profile, be honest (but not too honest, you don’t want to scare people off).
Use recent photos (no one likes a photoshopped partner).

• Don’t be too picky (unless you’re looking for a perfect partner, in which case, good luck with that).
• Be clear about what you’re looking for (but not too clear, you don’t want to freak people out).

And remember, online dating is just a numbers game.
Swipe right on enough people, and eventually, you’ll find someone who’s somewhat tolerable.

Pre Date Questions

Because you want to make sure you’re not wasting your time on someone who’s totally not your type.
Asking pre-date questions is like researching for a project, but the project is your potential future together.

Some examples of pre-date questions include:
“What’s the worst date you’ve ever been on?” or “What’s your favorite hobby?”
(Just don’t ask anything too personal, you don’t want to creep them out).

• What’s your favorite food?
• Do you have any weird phobias?
• Can you tolerate my snoring?

Keep it light and casual, and you’ll be fine.
(Or at least, you’ll be somewhat prepared for the date).

Fun Date Questions

Because who doesn’t love a good icebreaker (or a good excuse to avoid awkward silence)?
Fun date questions are like party tricks for your brain – they’ll keep things light and entertaining.

Examples of fun date questions include:
“If you were a pizza topping, what would you be?” or “What’s the best advice you’ve ever received?”
(Just don’t ask anything too deep, you don’t want to scare them off).

• If you could travel anywhere, where would you go?
• What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever done?
• Can you handle a partner in crime?

These questions will allegedly help you get to know each other, but let’s be real, they’re mostly just fun. So go ahead, ask away, and try not to cringe too hard.

Icebreaker Questions

Icebreaker questions: because awkward silences are only fun in movies.
These questions are like social lubricants – they’ll help you smooth out those awkward moments and maybe even lead to some meaningful conversations.

Examples of icebreaker questions include:
“Two truths and a lie” or “Would you rather…?”
(Just don’t get too creative, you don’t want to end up in a existential crisis).

• What’s the best thing that’s happened to you this week?
• Do you have any hidden talents?
• If you could switch lives with someone for a day, who would it be?

These questions will supposedly help you break the ice, but let’s be real, they might just make things worse. So, proceed with caution (and a healthy dose of sarcasm).

Dating Advice: Don’t Be a Total Weirdo

Congrats! You’ve made it to the not-being-a-total-weirdo section!
Now, don’t get too excited, we’re not promising you’ll be normal, but we’ll give you some tips to blend in with the not-weird crowd.

Here are some ground rules to avoid being that person:

• Don’t stalk your date on social media (at least, not obviously).
• Avoid talking about yourself for more than 5 minutes straight.
• Refrain from using your phone at the table (unless you’re pretending to be busy).

Follow these simple rules, and you’ll be well on your way to not being a total weirdo.
(Disclaimer: results not guaranteed. Weirdo-ness is subjective.)

Dating Advice

Oh joy, more dating advice!
Because what you really needed was another know-it-all telling you how to not mess it up.
Well, buckle up, Buttercup, because we’ve got some totally not obvious tips to share!

1. Be yourself (unless you can be someone better, then be that person).
2. Listen actively (i.e., pretend to care about what they’re saying).
3. Don’t overthink it (easier said than done, we know).

There you have it, folks!
Follow these super-profound tips, and you’ll be well on your way to a successful date.
Or not. Who knows?
Dating is totally unpredictable!

Getting to Know You Games: Because Who Doesn’t Love a Good Game?

Let’s face it, first dates can be awkward.
But, with the right games, you can somewhat ease the tension.
Think of it as a social icebreaker (see what we did there?).

• Play
• Laugh
• Maybe
• Like
• Them?

Check out our super-fun getting to know you games below to hopefully make your date less painful!

Getting to Know You Games

Because small talk is so overrated, here are some fancy games to play before your date:

1. Two Truths and a Lie: A classic. Because who doesn’t love a good lie?
2. Would You Rather: For those deep conversations.
3. Hangman: To test their guessing skills.

These games will probably make your date more enjoyable. Maybe.