The Do’s and the Don’t's

Listed below is a number of pitfalls some people commonly fall into. To many they might seem blindingly obvious, for which we apologise unreservedly.

Your Profile

• Where possible use a photograph of yourself. Profiles with photographs generate on average over 10 times as many enquiries as those that do not feature one.
• Don't think you are attractive? - you will be surprised and flattered by the number of people that will disagree with you.
• Your stunning figure attracts the wrong kind of attention? - try a profile shot or a facial close-up. Looks nice and arty and does not give too much away.
• Think people should be attracted to you for your personality? - eventually that will be the key source of attraction, but human nature means we like to be able to picture the person we are talking to.
• Men... Try to avoid pictures of bare torsos, however fit you are, and pictures of you with fish or other dead creatures. It is generally not what women want to see.
• Ladies... Suggestive photos might be a bit of fun, but be prepared for the odd cheeky message. If that is OK, within limits, then have fun. If not, they are best avoided.
• Smile... its welcoming.
• Use up-to-date photos - if your date is expecting someone 20 years younger and several sizes smaller, it does not make for a good start to a date.
• Try and be humourous - be witty but true to self. It makes profiles more fun to read and is likely to get a better level of response.
• Avoid fibs - if you were not the first man to walk in space, then avoid saying so - you will be caught out eventually.
• Lists - try to avoid giving a shopping list of what your ideal partner would be. You are far more likely to meet that person if you sell yourself (remember - no space walking).

Congratulations! - You've got to the date...

• Present yourself as you would like to be remembered. Gentlemen, please remember your date is likely to have gone to some trouble to dress for the occasion - try and do the same.
• Be punctual - remember there is fashionably late and awkwardly late! It is uncomfortable for a lady to sit in a public place alone, so it would be diplomatic for the gentleman to arrive a little early so that his date is not left feeling vulnerable.
• Flatter and compliment your date on the way they look and the things they wear. People tend to go to a lot of effort on a date and a sincere compliment can go a long way.
• Remember what your date has said to you and what is on their profile. Find a subject and level you both feel comfortable with so that conversation is easy. Avoid subjects that might lead to contention such a politics and religion.
• Date the type of people you are attracted too and don’t play people along.
• Only meet people you genuinely think you are compatible with; if you like fishing, shooting, and your date is into animal welfare, the relationship might not have a long term future.
• Stay positive - It’s a numbers game and there are loads of people on Executive-Dating.co.uk, so keep searching and you are bound to find someone - its simple dating maths!
• Stay Safe - Have a mobile phone and keep it charged. Tell your friends where you are going or use the Executive-Dating.co.uk SMS service. Date at first in a well known public places and never be pushed into anything you are not happy with.
• HAVE FUN! - Dating is a liberating experience and Executive-Dating.co.uk offers a fantastic service for like minded individuals and will do its utmost to find you the perfect partner.

Some Don'ts...

• Don't give away too much about yourself at the start. Revealing your inner most secrets about an obsession with Train Spotting in your first message may scare some people away!
• Don't get too drunk on the date, remember it’s not a stag night - that might be some time away.
• Don't ignore your personal safety when dating.
• Don't give out personal information like home phone numbers and addresses on a first date. Keep them until you are sure of your safety.

Where to go?

• Nice bar or cosy pub for a drink (not your local).
• Restaurant.
• Café.
• High Tea in a reasonable hotel.
• Walk in the country.
• Horse or bike ride.
• Or use your imagination – try to impress your date, within limits - no point in meeting on the London Eye, if you suffer from vertigo - could be a memorable date for the wrong reasons.
• Suggest the cinema, theatre or a concert only if you are likely to be nervous or tongue tied. The idea is to find out more about each other and while the venue maybe perfect, conversation will be impossible.