In the fast-paced society that we live in today, a lot of people are impatient and are always in a hurry about lots of things. The same is true even in the dating scene. But you may only be given an opportunity to impress your date once, so you better be good and ready when that time comes. Nowadays, more than ever, first impressions usually last.

If your date planner is filled with first dates and blind dates which do not lead to second or third base, then you should find out what you are doing wrong before you even schedule another date. Since there are many guys or gals out there, your date will not think twice of eliminating you in his or her list of prospective partners due to the minutest mistake or mishap.

Although emotional and mental connection is important, you also need to think about impressing your date physically. This doesn't mean, however, that you have to show everything or let your date have a peak of your crown jewels every time go out on a date. Based on interviews with friends and articles in several magazines and newspapers, below are some of the things that can turnoff any date.

What's That Smell?

Even if it is freezing cold outside, you need to make sure that you take a bath and smell nice before a date. You will be meeting someone romantically for the first time and that person will greatly appreciate it if you have somehow made an effort to smell nice and look presentable during your meeting.

Make sure that your clothes are newly laundered and you have put on deodorant and a not-so-overpowering fragrance before you step out the door and meet your date. Although there will be no kissing on the first date, you still need to brush your teeth and gargle on a mouthwash so that your breath will smell fresh and nice. Halitosis is a major turn off for many people.

Mind Your Manners

Since most first dates usually involve eating dinner in a restaurant or having snacks in a café, you need to make sure that you mind your table manners. If you usually eat with one foot atop a chair, then you need to restrain your urge of doing that even if the food that is served is your favorite. And please, do not talk when your mouth is full because it is very rude. Lastly, practice eating silently. When you chew, make sure your mouth is shut so no slurping or sound comes out of your mouth. If you need to laugh or say something, swallow your food first. You really do not have to be so formal, just knowing even the most basic table manners will do.

The X-Factor

Don't go on blabbering about your ex-boyfriend with your date. You are in a date to move on and meet other people and not to find someone to rant on about how unhappy you are about leaving your ex or how hurt you are for being dumped. Your date is interested in you and not on your past relationships. If your date asks about your ex, a short and simple answer will do. By the way, don't go on asking your date about his ex relationships too because doing so can be another major turnoff.

Show-Off Your Nails

One of the things that guys and gals secretly look at to know if a date is hygienic and clean is the nails. You really do not have to spend so much in a spa to have your digits manicured and pampered, just show up with clean and well-trimmed nails. If you have nail fungus, you need to use a fast-acting fungi-buster days before your date so that your nails will at least look presentable. Nail fungal infections left untreated will not only spread, but will also smell awfully, so be sure to find a cure before you go on a date.