A: great conversation
(Women’s Health) Feeling a spark on a first date has less to do with looks and more to do with how at ease you feel, according to a recent survey of 5,000 singles by dating service It’s Just Lunch. To create instant comfort, trying mirroring his body language. “When two people are in deep rapport with each other, they exhibit body synchrony,” says Ali Binazir, Ph.D., author of The Tao of Dating: The Smart Woman’s Guide to Being Absolutely Irresistible. “Subtly sip from your drink when he does, and move your hands in concert with his without being too overt.” The most important factor for feeling chemistry on a first date are:
- 44 percent – feeling comfortable together
- 28 percent – great conversation
- 20 percent – physical attraction
- 7 percent – flirty or sexy banter