Everyone has gone through this stage: you've finally gotten a date, and you're deathly afraid of screwing it up. You can't stop shaking and being nervous, as you and your partner are about to meet each other. You wish you had a checklist, so your entire meeting will go perfectly. And yet, part of you insists that a date without any errors is impossible to achieve. Well, it's time to squash that little part out because with the following dating advice, it's smooth sailing from here onwards!

There are many dating tips available, as you may have noticed in print, on television, through the radio, and the most frequent source: your own friends! However, with all the tips you've been given, you can never be too sure which ones are the best and most trustworthy, which is why the following tips listed are the top five most common and reliable tips you will ever read, being the most important dating advice you'll need as well. Regardless of gender, all of the dating tips mentioned here apply to any situation and any sort of date you will be doing.

The first tip is to always be prepared for your date. It is good to know where you are going and what you will be doing with your partner. Do not forget any essentials, such as your wallet, and be knowledgeable about your partner's interests.

The second tip is to not expect too much out of someone, and not to expect too little. Do not limit yourself to only very good-looking people, and do not settle for people you think are 'easy'. If it does not work out, do not feel depressed; simply move on.

The third piece of dating advice is to always be you. It is okay to look more presentable than normal in order to impress your date, but changing your personality completely would be being dishonest. The point of a date is to build trust.

The fourth tip is related to the first: be well mannered in front of your date, and be considerate towards their feelings at all times. Do not bring up topics that could be seen as insensitive, and do your best to give them a great time.

The final piece of dating advice is to be confident. Having a low self-esteem is not particularly attractive to a person, so before dating, you must be secure in your looks and personality. Confidence is the key to being able to impress your date without inhibition.

And there you have it - the dating advice you've needed for a long time. The tips may sound simple, but in actuality, many people do not follow them, making common errors. Now that you have been enlightened, you may now go out and apply what you've learned. By keeping the tips in mind before, and during your date with anyone, you can be assured that your date will turn out fine, thanks to the new tools you have learned to wield.