How to Sell Yourself on a Date

Be an interesting conversationalist. Keep a few good stories handy and plug them in at the right moments. Since most small talk centers on movies, music and other topics of popular interest, keep an eye on current trends. And remember that people love to talk about themselves.

Be comfortable with yourself. Self-assurance gives an aura of desirability that people can't resist. Raising your confidence levels is perhaps one of the toughest things to do, but its effects can be seen everywhere in your life, from dating and business to sports. Recognize that you have qualities that others seek.

Don't be desperate or too eager. No one likes a suck-up. Being pathetic will only hurt your chances. Know your worth and use that tool. Let a date sense that you can do very well without them, and that it's in their best interest to keep you around.

Be a gentleman or a lady. It's time to prove the cynics wrong and show that etiquette and poise is not a dying breed. Being a gentleman will set you apart from other men, and your chivalry, no matter how small, will be remembered. A gentleman respects women. He shows interest in them by listening to them and respecting their views. A gentleman opens her door and helps her put on her jacket. He offers to pay the bill and walks her to her door. When women see that you want more than just sex from them, they'll be that much more enchanted.

Acting like a lady will also set you apart. Be the woman that he would be proud to introduce to his mother, not the girl he wants to brag about to his buddies. Dress sexy, not provocatively. Do not show too much skin or wear clothing that is two sizes too small. A camisole under a blazer is far sexier than the midriff top. Also, a peck on the cheek is the most you should even consider expecting at the end of a date, and only if they kiss you. Men share stories and details when physical intimacy occurs early in a relationship. Only participate in activities that you feel comfortable with all of his friends knowing about.