{"id":2270,"date":"2013-06-24T17:01:51","date_gmt":"2013-06-24T17:01:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/p=?2270"},"modified":"2013-06-24T17:01:51","modified_gmt":"2013-06-24T17:01:51","slug":"how-to-make-a-good-first-impression-on-a-date","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/gb\/news\/how-to-make-a-good-first-impression-on-a-date\/","title":{"rendered":"How to make a good first impression on a date"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>When you arrange to meet up with someone you have been chatting to on an online dating website, it can be even more important than usual to set a good first impression.<\/p>\n<p>Having only spoken to your prospective partner online, and perhaps on the phone at a push, you will have to ensure their opening image of you in real life is a positive one.<\/p>\n<p>This means taking the time and effort to ensure your appearance is as good as it possibly can be and that you have plenty of conversation lined up. 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