TYPES OF DATES:

•	Regular Dates
•	Double Dates: Double dates are when two couples meet for an activity
•	Group Dates: Activities shared by more than three couples
•	Blind Dates: These are usually set up by a third party. The couples have not seen each other before, although they might have seen pictures of each other.
•	Holidating/ Long Distance dating: This happens mostly in long distance relationships. The couples usually date when one or both of them are on a holiday or vacation.

KEEPING A DATE/ STARTING A CONVERSATION:

You are at the usual café down the street, sipping your usual cup of coffee when something unusual happens. In walks this ravishing beauty, completely unaware(??) of the twenty pairs of eyes staring at her. She walks up to the counter and sits down on the stool beside you, giving you a small courtesy nod. Your mind immediately goes into an overdrive. You think of all the things that you want to say to her. Your open your mouth and no sound comes out. Thankfully she never noticed.

So how do you start a conversation?

1.	Break the ice: Try not to show that you are extremely tense or nervous. Be calm and start your conversation using an ice breaker. Comment on an item that you both share in your immediate surroundings. Be genuine and smile as you talk. A simple Hello or How are you doing today is also a great conversation starter.
2.	Conversation Topics: Now that the ice is broken, what do you talk about? You should sound witty and interesting and not rehearsed. You could talk about the latest movie you watched or a big event that’s due to happen in your city. If all else fails talk about the weather. It’s a great conversation starter.
3.	Keep the conversation moving: Create a connection between the topics that you talk about. Don’t jump from one topic to another. Always listen to what the other person thinks about the topic. If you don’t happen to agree with something, say that you don’t agree and give reasons why. Never argue. Focus on using your own experiences and weaving them into the conversation.
4.	Ending a conversation: Ending a conversation is as important as starting one. End it with grace and style. Leave on a great note. Make the other person feel genuinely happy that they spoke to you. Thank them for their time and tell them that you enjoyed the conversation as well.