LOVE, Kloudiia

So, you are still feeling grumpy even after a long post on being dateless on Valentine’s Day?

Or, you do have someone in mind whom you like to date on Valentine’s Day, but really are clueless on how to start the process? Well, hope this part in this Valentine’s Day Specials series can do you some help.

Let’s start!

10 Tips & Tricks To Ace That Date!

1. Start now.

You see, you need to let the girl have a good experience of going out with you first before making that big decision to spend this special evening with you.

So, don’t wait to ask her out on that day as the chances of being rejected is higher for it means the girl having to take a bigger risk.

And when you are laughing your head off on the second or third date, when is the best time but then to start with “Hey by the way, I’m wondering if you would like to have dinner with me this coming Wednesday?”

Remember to read this first before going on your first date with him/her – 10 First Date No-Nos.

2. Last-minute date

Find an excuse to work overtime that day. Hang around a little longer. You may just bump into a fellow colleague from another department who is equally looking for someone to have dinner with.

Or when your watch says 1759 hours, sms your “target” and find out if he/she has something on? If not, why not just meet up for a cuppa? Remember, if there’s no instant reply within the next minute, call!

Sometimes, when we are not given too much time to think and ponder, the chances of saying “yes” to a convenient date are usually much higher. He/she may just be in the mood, and maybe he/she has forgotten that it’s Valentine’s Day!

Ok, this sounds tricky, but well if it works…

Works especailly well for people who functions on a “last-minute” basis, like me…

3. Law of Attraction

Have you heard of this phenomenon? Why not start from inside out, putting out your intention to have a wonderful date on Valentine’s Day and let it manifest. Who knows the Universe may really lead you to him/her.

Our mind has a much bigger power than you know. Since it’s there, why not use it?

If you have doubts over Law of Attraction, maybe this can give your confidence a boost.

4. Pack your bags

And go to a nearby holiday resort. Remember, go alone. Before you set off, start visualising yourself meeting someone special where you will click and have a most enjoyable time there. Visualise as many details as you can and keep repeating this. You can even imagine how he/she will look like. Do not faint when you see your dream come true. (kidding!)

When you think of something strong enough, you do stand a chance of getting your wishes fulfilled. I’ve heard of success stories like that!

Take care to go somewhere safe, since you’ll be travelling alone. Reach there about 2 days before 14 February.

5. Double your date

I’m sure you have a friend who is dateless too, don’t you? Ask him/her out, and get your friend to bring another friend along while you too get someone else along too.

That makes it a two guys, two gals Valentine’s dinner special.

You get to spend your time with a friend while meeting someone new. Who knows, sparks may just fly.

6. Send cards – on and offline

Yes, if your heart is missing a beat each time you see this particular person, take that as a good hint that you need to do something so that you can be a step closer to his/her heart too.

Send cards! Though we are in a speedy era now, receiving cards on a constant basis is still a heart-warming gesture that people like to have.

Send him/her an electronic card counting down to that day. Make it light-hearted and humourous. Build your rapport with him/her through your cards, so that 2 weeks later, he/she will really like to spend that evening with you.

I’m sure she will be dying to interview you on your ideas for those cards and where you get those magical quotes from!

If you are imaginative enough, you can write a short novel with 14 episodes. Tell her that the final episode will be revealed on when? You know it, don’t you?

7. Join a dating agency

Let the experts do the job and find you a date who matches what you are looking for. A tip for you in looking for that agency – call them and speak to their consultants. Be sure that you feel comfortable speaking with them before deciding to join that particular one.

If you want to ace that date on Valentine’s Day, you have to start calling now. Firstly, they need time to find you a match, and secondly like I say, you need to leave a good impression on your first date before meeting up again for your second or third date on Valentine’s Day. (refer to Tip #1)

8. Since you love reading books…

…why not head for the bookstore? Go to the section that interests you, or best, go to the self-help section. If he/she is browsing a book on relationships, then watch out for any wedding ring.

None? Great! Do a slight nudge, or bump, or whatever. Just find an excuse to talk to the person. That’s how friendships begin too, and how it blossom depends on what ingredients you put in later and how much sincerity you have.

If you two get acquainted, buy your new friend a bookmark to go with that book.

And just in case you don’t use bookmarks, there usually is a vacant space at the back where you can write some greetings and wishes for your friend. Of course, there’s always space for a telephone number or email address somewhere.

(Sheesh, I should have got my book out earlier!)

9. Online dating

I’m not an expert in this field honestly. But if you are, or have been chatting with this particular person for some time and is pretty certain that he/she ain’t some weirdo or freak and is a real human being, then why not meet up for coffee? Before Valentine’s Day of course. Tip #1 is still the rule of the post here.

If not online dating, social sites like Friendster.com and MySpace.com may lead you to some opportunities. I have to be honest too, it’s not easy to find one who’s real and sincere in making friends. But hey, it’s still possible. I made some real nice friends virtually too!

This tip is a godsend for people who are painfully shy to make that first approach in person.

10. If all else fails

Start venturing out alone. To any place that you can think of or haven’t visited yet. How about the Museum? Any musicals happening before Valentine’s Day that you can go alone? There will be someone who’s there alone too. Nice match isn’t it?

The rationale is, if you mop around at home, nobody is ever going to know your existence on the face of this Earth, except your friends (and they aren’t going to be your date, so you have to make new ones!). You have to make yourself seen and the only way to do that is to get out and go to places!

Make an effort to dress up, because you won’t know when and where you will make a new friend.

Oh yes, since you’re adopting this approach, how about boosting your chances by making yourself more attractive? This free eBook “5 Secrets To Up Your Attraction Quotient” may be able to help! Download it now.
Are these tips and tricks workable? Well, you never know until you test them out.

So what are you waiting for? Sometimes, whatever tips and tricks are plain useless for taking action is all that it takes. She may be dying inside for you to open your mouth and ask! He could be looking out for a hint from you to give him the go-ahead.

Good luck my dear friends. Luck aside, believe…

Hope to hear some success stories heh heh

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