Know Just This Before a Blind Date and You're Halfway There (Women's Edition)

Following the men's edition, here's the women's edition.

Ladies, you've probably had this experience a lot on blind dates.

The guy you like doesn't ask for a second date, and the guy you don't like comes on way too strong...

We've all been there at least once, right?

If you want a second date from the man you're interested in, keep these in mind.

First: makeup that's neither too heavy nor too bare.

They say a man decides within three seconds whether he could date a woman, right?

That's how big a part looks play in what attracts a man.

Every man has a different taste in looks,

so you can't tailor your makeup to his taste from the start,

but most men prefer natural makeup that isn't overdone.

So to boost your odds, I recommend going with a fresh, lovely, understated look.

Second: choosing an expensive restaurant from the very first meeting.

What this means is: be careful not to come across as an "extravagant woman."

If you show consideration for the other person's money and time on the first meeting,

you give him the impression that "this woman has basic sense and manners."

Each of those actions can become a point in your favor, even if your looks aren't his style.

Once he's fallen for you, he'll want to spend on you even if you tell him not to.

Some women ask what car he drives just because he has one, or ask to be driven home.

Some people think that because he has money, it's only natural he pays for everything.

Taking his money for granted like this on a first meeting is something to be very careful about.

Third: positive reactions.

The most important part of a first impression is your smile.

If you listen to what he says and smile often,

likewise, it becomes a point in your favor even if your looks aren't 100% his type.

It triggers the thought, "Is she interested in me? Why does she keep smiling at me?"

and that's how the man starts to feel attracted too.

And rather than sitting there waiting for him to keep carrying the conversation,

you need the initiative to ask questions out of curiosity.

If figuring out what to ask feels too hard?

Just reacting well to what he says is enough.

Respond, react, laugh easily, act surprised now and then,

and as you keep reacting like this, before you know it he'll be excitedly telling you all about himself,

and on the way home he'll think, "The time I spent with her was really fun."

You can all do this, right?

Keep these three in mind, and I hope you escape single life by Christmas.