First dates are famously fraught — there’s a reason they’re the subject of many a movie scene (and group text freak-outs). If they go well, maybe they’ll be mentioned in wedding toasts and reminiscences with doting grandchildren. After all, we’ve always heard that you never get a second chance to make a first impression.

Click here to learn the answer, then check out this blog post to read about Damona’s first date conversation tips!