Many people suffer from huge misconceptions that first date is something out of the ordinary. They would try many funny and absurd things to create an impression. But hardly does this work. To make a lasting impression upon your first date, there is no need to do anything that is outrageous. There is no need to dress up as though you are a clown or make a date stretch for six to seven hours. There is no need to take your date to extravagant places or to the most expensive restaurant in town. These would make you look like a person who is someone else but not you. After all your date was impressed by the facets he/she saw in you.

One of the most important ways to create an impression over your date is to master the art of conversation. This is a crucial skill to make an average date look great. Many people make reservations in romantic restaurants or buy bouquet of flowers, without realizing that the thing that makes or breaks a date is the flow of conversation. You should interact freely with your date without consuming alcohol or any other mind altering substances. You should give a feeling that you have been talking to him/her like this for years. This will in turn make your date feel relaxed.   

Now, there are many things that people talk about on their first date. There are some that go on and reveal their darkest secrets all on the first hour of their dating. The logic behind this is that they want to stay truthful and sincere. But you have got to realize that truth is at times very harsh and hard to digest. After listening to all your secrets your date might not give you a chance to display your positives which attracted him/her in the first place as people want to enjoy and not be terrified on their first date. So, keep the dark secrets to be revealed at a later time.

As it is not desirable to open up all the secrets on your first date so is it detrimental to boast and treat your first date more of a job interview. You do not have to embellish about all your achievements in life, no matter how successful you might be. Talking excessively about your work and achievements might be treated as boasting by your date. He/she might also think you to be a self-centered person.

Another important factor in creating an impression is to wear the perfect dress. In case of choosing the clothes it is not always desirable that you wear formal clothes. The clothes should go with the occasion. Now the clothes should be comfortable and not too flashy. Keep it in mind that the brands and cost does not bother your date it is only the looks that matter. In case of a boy he should shave properly and wear polished shoes. In case of girl the make up worn should be light and the costumes should not be too revealing. Also take care that you use mild cologne that goes with the mood of the date.   

First impression is the last impression but in case of the first dates this is more applicable than ever.