Venturing out into the dating world these days is not for the faint of heart.

Dating can be stressful, and often, the most intimidating date of all is the first one.

Luckily, we’ve got everything it’s crucial that you read body language on a first date.

Man and woman smiling at outdoor restaurant

Take note of how your date interacts with their phone.

He elaborated, “If yes, it means that you have built a rapport and trust with them.

Who knew that answering a major dating question could be as easy as moving a coffee cup?

Woman suspicious over man’s phone

Unfortunately, it usually takes a while of knowing someone to catch them in a pattern of lies.

In reality, though, there’s a simple way to determine this right off the bat.

Darren Stanton says, “The act of lying is all linked to emotion.

Two men smiling across from each other at a table

People can often appear stressed when they are scared about being caught out in a lie.”

So, how exactly can we keep an eye out for this during a date?

Believe it or not, it’s actually all in the eyes or, more accurately, the blinking.

man looking suspiciously at someone

Physical touch

Physical touch is another important element of a first date.

Darren Stanton recommends that we, “Take notice of any physical contact between you.

If you’re engaging in a joke or laughing, gently touch their arm or hand for a second.

Man and woman sitting on a dock laughing

It sounds bold, but in psychology, we call this escalation.

If they are comfortable with a simple touch, it means they are having a great time.

This method is a good way to see if they’re into you.

Also, if they pull back or flinch, then it means that spark isn’t there.”

Nothing is going to make first dates totally stress-free or make every interaction easily understandable, of course.