Getting yourself ready for any date can be a nail-biting experience and the first date in particular is enough to give anyone a severe case of butterflies. The best advice is to not think of it as a serious date but rather as an enjoyable evening out with someone who you are hopefully going to have a nice time with and which could even develop into a lasting friendship.
The best advice given for those in the dating world is to just be yourself and don't go over the top trying to impress or be funny, most people have interesting characters and the odds are that you do too so just go with it and have a nice time. Don't have any expectations and enjoy the evening for what it is.
The whole point of the evening is that it is something you and your date will enjoy doing. There's no point going bowling if you hate it as it will simply spoil the evening for both of you. Suggest something that you enjoy but don't be selfish and think only of yourself, consider whether your date might find it fun too or better still ask them what they would like to do and if it's acceptable then go with it.
An activity or event can break up the evening and give you both something to focus on and talk about rather than just sitting across from each other at a restaurant with uncomfortable silences to contend with! On the other hand choosing an activity like watching a movie where you don't get a chance to talk, or white water rafting is simply not going to be a successful night either.
If you are not enjoying the date try to stick with it as long as you can - imagine how you would feel if you were out for the evening with someone and they abruptly told you they weren't interested and went home! You don't want to be heartless so either make a very good excuse or stick the evening out as planned, whether you see them again is entirely up to you.
If you are particularly nervous about dating and really can't face the thought of asking someone out face to face then it might be worth looking into speed dating as a way of meeting new people. Popular with those who have a heavy work schedule due to the ability to meet lots of potential dates all in one go, people from all walks of life have tried it and been successful, including doctors, lawyers and other professionals who have worked hard all during their twenties securing their education and careers. Or those who work irregular hours and don't get the chance to get out much to places where like-minded people hang out, such as those in the hotel or catering business.
Speed dating in Edinburgh can be ideal if you're looking for a long-term relationship or just some fun. Everyone at the event is there for the same reasons so there is no awkwardness to cope with as can happen if you ask someone out you met at a bar or club and they turn you down because they are already married, have a girlfriend or are just not looking for a relationship at the moment.
For many singles, who are weary of the bar scene and fed up of blind dates, speed dating offers a fun and safe and sound substitute to going online or placing personal ads. Proven to be a rather successful way of meeting a new partner organizers of such events assert that more than half of the players in a game typically walk away with the phone number of a prospective love match.
Don't get put off if your date is not a success, there are plenty more opportunities that will come along. Get online and book yourself onto the next local event and maybe next time you'll be lucky! You'll never know unless you try speed dating Edinburgh.