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If you\u2019re partaking in dry January then having a big glass of liquid courage whilst on your date is a big no, no. Especially when just thinking about dating makes you want to head straight to the pub for a double vodka and tonic.<\/p>\n

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Well, it’s okay. Don’t panic. Ditching that pre and in date glass of vino could actually make for a better dating experience.<\/p>\n

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Alcohol can make you do some strange things, especially when nerves are added to the mix so put down that corkscrew and take a look at five tips to help you survive a daytime date without a large glass of wine.<\/p>\n

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1. Baby you can drive my car<\/b><\/p>\n

Most men love cars. Driving to your date and using that as your opening gambit (maybe comment on the traffic or what kind of car you drive) can be a great way to break the ice and start the conversation flowing.<\/p>\n

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2. Dress to impress<\/b><\/p>\n

Giorgio Armani once said: “I believe that clothes can give people a better image of themselves – that it can increase their feelings of confidence and happiness”.<\/p>\n

Who needs booze when you’re looking hot? If you’re feeling confident in your get-up then not only will you wow your date but you’ll also be fine about not having a drink to boost your confidence. Plus you get to wear whatever shoes you want without worrying about falling off them at the end of the night!<\/p>\n

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3. Do something different<\/b><\/p>\n

The main ingredient of so many dates these days is alcohol because the staple format involves dinner and drinks. So use this as a great excuse to break the cycle and use your imagination. Why stick to the pub when you have the zoo, parks, beaches, coffee shops, and more, at your disposal?<\/p>\n

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4. Have an exit plan<\/b><\/p>\n

One good thing about drinking on a date is that you can drown out a potential bore. Make sure that you have an exit plan in place for those occasions where you don’t quite gel – perhaps make the date in a lunch hour so you can escape back to work if things are particularly bad.<\/p>\n

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5. Get physical<\/b><\/p>\n

No! Not like that – at least possibly not on the first date. Instead do something active – whether it’s a leisurely game of miniature golf or a lunchtime run, doing something physical will help build the banter and take the pressure off just having to sit there and talk.<\/p>\n

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It may seem a foreign concept but getting to know someone without the mask of booze is a great start to dating and you get to wake up the next morning without regret\u2026or a hangover.<\/p>\n

Make it a date to remember rather than one that alcohol has made you forget.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

If you\u2019re partaking in dry January then having a big glass of liquid courage whilst on your date is a big no, no. Especially when just thinking about dating makes you want to head straight to the pub for a double vodka and tonic.   Well, it’s okay. Don’t panic. 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