The Dating Game! Are you Gamed?

‘Do you want to go steady?’ During my time, that was what I hear often before two young persons get together.  Then it’s calling each other husband and wife when marriage still seems so far!  When you read this article, maybe you can share what the youngsters are asking or calling each other nowadays. J

Some people start dating young while some are still waiting for the special one to enter their life.  So do we wait for the opportunity to come or create opportunities?  Don’t you wish to put in some effort so that you can say that you have tried your best rather than just agree with the fact that you have no luck or time has not come?  Sometimes, no one can come knocking on your door when you do not create an opportunity for them.

So here are some tips that I hope to make sure you are gamed for dating and keep you in the game!

1)      Move it!  Going home after work isn’t going to do you much good.  Unless you have spotted someone at work or on the train daily, rethink your daily activities.

2)      Be sociable.  Whether it’s at work, dinner with friends or making new friends, be friendly and speak up alittle.  A small step each time will make a huge difference at the end of the day.

3)      Smile.  Birds of the same feather flock together.  Ask yourself if you will be happy chatting with a person who doesn’t smile or not that friendly?

4)      Your mindset.  Don’t think of every opposite gender that comes along as someone who might be a life partner.  Instead, befriend them with an open mind.  There are more advantages having more friends around.

5)      Look good!  Make an effort to groom yourself, get a nice hairstyle and dress up alittle.  We live in a very visual society, ladies must put on some makeup and wearing a dress that fits you well.  This will at least leave a good impression of you in others.  Gentlemen should be clean, groomed and dress neatly.  Get a good haircut too!  Being considerate and gentleman brings you far too!

So stop leaving your fate to chance.  Things don’t happen without more effort on your end.  Chat with friends who have gone through such experiences, take up a personal grooming course or personalmakeup course.  Take steps in bringing you back into the dating scene!  Have fun!

About the Author : Sherrine Teoh is the Principal Image Consultant with Image and You Consultancy.  She runs regular training for corporations and institutions as well as Individual Consultations on Personal Grooming, Dressing and Social Etiquette.