Be Funny, Get a Date

Humor, to some people, is probably that sixth sense only a chosen few has. And for some people, humor is the most effective way how to communicate with others, especially on those first-meeting instances. That is why humor is such an effective tool in attracting other people, may it be for something platonic or something deeper than friendship. I bet you, especially the guys out there, have had experiences wherein a someone you know includes humor as one of the characteristic they are looking for people they wanna meet. But even though only a selected few are born with this gift, you should not fret because there are ways how to learn this craft. So here are some ways on how you can use humor to your advantage during those times you wanna impress or attract other people.

Create suspense, then go for the kill. By pausing when the other person is trying to ask a serious question, you can manage to create suspense and at the same time, put the other person in a spot where they can be excited. And when they are starting to look like a kid staring at his gift on a Christmas morning, give a smart-ass answer still maintaining that poker-face seriousness. Now you're broken the ice and no more awkwardness to follow.

Use some playful sexual misinterpretation. There are many words and phrases that you can use this tactic with. For example is when your date says "Mmm, you know, I think it might be time to go home," answer by carefully muttering this phrase "I’ve only been talking to you for 15 minutes; I’m not going home with you." Try it, and they will find you adorable.

Mimicry is flattery. Try copying what your date is doing, but in a funny way. This way, you can actually make them ease up and relax because that is what you want for yourself, a hassle-free get-together. Like when you notice her being uncomfortable because she is so rigid when seated, you can pull your shoulder way back, sit up extra straight and then say "I really think you should work on your posture."

Honest, playful swatting. Now this does not mean that you'll go dominatrix on your date. Just pick up something, say a napkin, and playfully hit the other person with it, like when they say something funny. This tells your date that you are already comfortable with them. This also shows them your childish side, which is very attractive to most people.

Joking with compliments. Give you date a compliment, but with a twist. Say you notice their shoes, you can just go "I really think you should work on your posture." This is a guaranteed ball-buster.

Don't back down. If you really wanna use humor as your weapon in attracting people, you should never crack down from the act. As long as you know that you are not getting too annoying, just continue being the funny one unlike you crack your date up. if you quit, it will just show your date that you aren't serious with them. And besides, most people also tend to block funny people at first to see if they are just trying to be funny and not be funny at all.

So there, just some tips to help you realize that being a clown sometimes can give you good points when it comes to dating. But again, remember to just always be yourself as much as possible and avoid being someone you are not. This will definitely show and you don't wanna be caught red-handed while you're at it. Happy dating!