Dear Dr. Yvonne, I'm being set up on a blind date with a very attractive man and I want to be one of those women who "owns" the room when she walks in. Any suggestions? -Sylvia
Dear Sylvia, When meeting your date for the first time, go for the grand entrance. Pause at the doorway, holding your head high, shoulders back, and scan the room. When you find your date, hold his/her gaze for a few seconds before making your way over.
If you haven't found your date, make eye contact with people close to you as you venture farther into the joint. If people aren't responsive, shift your gaze as though you're smiling at someone close to them. Have a slight smile on your lips the whole time as you make your way through the center of the room. More than anything, appearing confident and at ease helps anyone to own the room.
Dr. Yvonne KristAn Fulbright is a sex educator, relationship expert, columnist and founder of
She is the author of several books including, "Touch Me There! A Hands-On Guide to Your Orgasmic Hot Spots."
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