Don’t let all your communication prior to your first date be online. Make sure to take some time out of your schedule to speak to the other person on the phone before you meet face-to-face. You can learn a lot about the other party when you hear their voice. It helps break the ice and makes it so you’re less nervous. You’ll get an idea of what the other person is into, what they’re looking for in a relationship, and how they like to spend the weekends. It’s a formal introduction without all the pressure first dates supply.