This article was co-authored by Maria Avgitidis and by How.com.vn staff writer, Hannah Madden. Maria Avgitidis is the CEO & Matchmaker of Agape Match, a matchmaking service based out of New York City. For over a decade, she has successfully combined four generations of family matchmaking tradition with modern relationship psychology and search techniques to ensure her professional clientele are introduced to their ultimate match. Maria and Agape Match have been featured in The New York Times, The Financial Times, Fast Company, CNN, Esquire, Elle, Reuters, Vice, and Thrillist.
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Finding someone you like and asking them out is hard enough, but getting ready for the date can be even more nerve wracking. Worrying about what to say or how to act is totally normal, even if it feels like you’ve overthinking it. With these tips and tricks, you can focus on getting to know your date better instead of stressing about the little things (and remember: your date is probably super nervous too!).
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- QuestionHow do I get better at first dates?Maria AvgitidisMaria Avgitidis is the CEO & Matchmaker of Agape Match, a matchmaking service based out of New York City. For over a decade, she has successfully combined four generations of family matchmaking tradition with modern relationship psychology and search techniques to ensure her professional clientele are introduced to their ultimate match. Maria and Agape Match have been featured in The New York Times, The Financial Times, Fast Company, CNN, Esquire, Elle, Reuters, Vice, and Thrillist.
Matchmaker & Dating ExpertIf you're using an online dating site, use a current profile photo. Your meet-up will be off to a bad start if you don't look like your photo. Before the date, relax and get in the right mindset. If you're going on a date after work, stop by a coffee shop for tea or talk to a friend before you go. You need to get in the right head-space and out of work-mode. Also, wear date clothes and look the part. Wear nice clothes, style your hair, and make sure you're comfortable. Put effort into your first impression and show your date that you're invested enough to look your best.
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