{"id":3246,"date":"2019-01-15T12:15:30","date_gmt":"2019-01-15T12:15:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.urbansocial.com\/blog\/?p=3246"},"modified":"2019-12-09T13:00:59","modified_gmt":"2019-12-09T13:00:59","slug":"5-things-men-want-hear-first-date","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.urbansocial.com\/blog\/5-things-men-want-hear-first-date\/","title":{"rendered":"5 More Things Men Want to Hear on a First Date"},"content":{"rendered":"

The truth is, there\u2019s no shortage of nice and interesting things you can say to a guy on a first date.<\/span><\/p>\n

And owing to the popularity of our post \u2018<\/span>Top 5 Things Men Love to Hear on a First Date<\/span><\/a>\u2019, we\u2019re back with 5 more things men want to hear on a first date\u00a0in 2020.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Things Men Want to Hear\u00a0on a First Date<\/h2>\n

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1. \u201cWhat are you having?\u201d<\/b><\/h3>\n

Deep within most men are two warring factions. On one side, he\u2019ll have the urge to provide. He\u2019ll want to demonstrate his wealth and capability. Don\u2019t even reach for your purse, this round\u2019s on him. And on the other side? He has his love of free beer! <\/span><\/p>\n

So when you offer to buy him a drink, well, that\u2019ll be music to his ears.<\/span><\/p>\n

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2. \u201cTell me about your job\u201d<\/b><\/h3>\n

First dates are notorious for small talk and awkward silences. If you need to coax him out of his shell in the beginning, ask him what he does for a living. If he\u2019s working in a field he enjoys, he\u2019ll take great pride in telling you all about it. And if not? He\u2019ll appreciate the opportunity for a bit of a moan. <\/span><\/p>\n

Asking about his job also takes the pressure off him in the conversation stakes, and gives you the chance to ask follow up questions to get him to relax and open up.<\/span><\/p>\n

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3. \u201cMy favourite place in the world is…\u201d<\/b><\/h3>\n

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\"Travel<\/p>\n

Another sure fire way to spark interesting and animated discussion is to share your travel stories. It\u2019s a great opportunity to bond over similar interests and destinations, and once again gives you both a chance to settle into a nice conversational rhythm.<\/p>\n

If you want to guide things, talk about your favourite place, and then ask him his. When he opens up, follow up with a few well-placed \u201cwhy?\u201d questions to keep him talking. Generally speaking, we all <\/span>love talking about ourselves<\/span><\/a>, regardless of gender – and if you listen intently you\u2019ll probably make him feel good about himself (and the date) in the process. \u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

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4. \u201cI LOVE that too!\u201d<\/b><\/h3>\n

If he mentions something that he loves – be it a movie, book, song, whatever – and you love it too, don\u2019t be coy, tell him. After all, first dates are about little moments of connection, and discovering shared interests is a great starting point for a blossoming relationship. <\/span><\/p>\n

Just make sure you\u2019re not dismissive about his interests. Nothing will kill the mood quicker than a rogue eye roll!<\/span><\/p>\n

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5. One of <\/b>your<\/i><\/b> jokes!<\/b><\/h3>\n

A good sense of humour is often cited as a desirable trait in men, but it\u2019s also something men look for in women. If you can make him laugh, you\u2019re probably on to a winner!<\/span><\/p>\n

Need some inspiration? Try these on for size:<\/span><\/p>\n