Men don’t always like to smile, whether around women or not. There are many reasons for this, and although they can be valid, it doesn’t hurt to smile when you see a woman on your date. Dates should be fun and friendly; a smile is a simple and effective way to deliver that positive energy.
Should Men Smile on a Date?
Men should smile on a date because smiling makes you look friendly and trustworthy while helping to put the other person at ease. People can feel more comfortable on a date when the other person is smiling rather than maintaining a serious facial expression.
I definitely like it when I am on a date, and the woman is smiling. It is safe to think women feel the same way about men smiling on a date. I always smile when on a date to show that I am having a good time and enjoy being with the woman on the date.
Smiling Makes You Look Friendly
Dates can be uncomfortable at times. People can be nervous or awkward. The last thing you want is for your date to feel like a job interview.
A date should be a friendly and positive experience, and smiling is the key to creating that atmosphere. Smiling radiates positive energy and shows that you’re enjoying yourself.
Who wouldn’t want to be on a date with someone who’s relaxed and having a good time? Smiling not only loosens you up, but also sets the tone for a fun and enjoyable date.
Smiling Signals Trustworthiness
Let’s look at a study on the relationship between smiling and attractiveness. This study Cool Guys and Warm Husbands: The effect of smiling on male facial attractiveness for short– and long-term relationships concluded that smiling would make a man look more attractive for a long-term relationship and would signal trustworthiness. “smiling enhanced the male facial attractiveness for long-term relationships but not for short-term relationships.”
So, if you are looking for a long-term relationship, it is best to smile on the date.
Smile When You First See Her
I think the most important time to smile is when you see her at the beginning of the night. If the woman sees you and you have a serious look, that is not likely to put her at ease and predict a fun evening. When you smile, it makes others feel more comfortable and makes them believe that the night will be upbeat.
Smiling Will Put Your Date at Ease
Some people can feel awkward, uncomfortable, or intimidated by going on a date. Even if the feelings are subtle for many people, they can still be present. When a man smiles on a date, it can help put the woman at ease and make her feel more comfortable.
Whenever I have been on a date, I always try to smile when I first see the woman to start off in a lighter mood. This is especially important on a first date, which will usually be the most uncomfortable date. I have another post if you want to read more tips for first dates.
