Spectator by Seema Goswami: The first-date charm checklist

A man should have more to offer than clean shoes, nice aftershave and table manners. Here’s how to ace a first date

Whenever you ask young women what are the top five qualities they are looking for in a man, a good sense of humour always makes the cut. But it now turns out that some, if not many, of these ladies are (gasp!) lying when they say that they are turned on by funny men. A recent study (conducted among speed-dating groups) has concluded that women are not more attracted to men who make them laugh on the first date.

Pay attention to your date. Be receptive to non-verbal cues as well. (Adobe Stock/Shutterstock)

Like Barbie and Ken, laugh at the absurdities of life with your date – and perhaps you’ll be laughing all the way to the second date if not down the aisle.