As humans we tend to judge people within the first 10 seconds of meeting them so body language is probably the single most effective way of making a great impression on your first date.

Thinking about how you present yourself on your first date and how you greet and speak to your date will have a much greater impact on your chances of success than thinking solely about what you say to them!

The way you move your arms and legs, the eye contact you make and the facial expressions you wear all send messages to the people around you. Try standing or sitting in a crowded place and watch people whose voices you cannot hear and you will see what I mean.

In it's simplest from body language can be broken down into open and closed body language. Open body language makes you appear confident, friendly and welcoming, someone that your date will want to get to know and talk to. Closed body language on the other hand will make you look nervous or reserved and unfriendly so beware.

On your first date there are some simple rules for you to remember;

Look your date in the eye but remember this does not mean staring at them until they look away which will make you both feel uncomfortable! If you do not maintain regular eye contact with them throughout your first date then subconsciously they may not believe what you are telling them or think you appear untrustworthy.

Keep you body turned towards your date as this will make them feel that you are interested in them and make them feel special.

Be aware of your hands and try not to clench them or hide then. Talking openly with your hands is engaging and gives you an air of passion and enthusiasm but dont do it excessively as you will not look natural.

Try and avoid touching your face or ears as this will demonstrate insecurity or anxiety to your date and will probably be a result of your nerves!

Make sure you smile and remain animated throughout your first date. Recent research has shown that people are strongly drawn to those who smile and a smiling face will win over traditional good looks in terms of perceived attractiveness every time!

If you can adopt a more open style of body language you will be amazed at the results. You will appear more confident and attractive to people and may find all your communications will improve as a result, not just your dating ones!

Cheryl Ashbrook is one of the authors on the online dating advice website http://www.MaxMyProfile.co.uk which provides online dating advice and services for men and women. Visit us today if you would like to read more dating tips or to receive your free dating eBook.

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