Granted – it feels a little bit wrong. But then the very concept of a dating app seems abhorrent to your grandparents. Times change! Nonetheless, this is new territory – expect a few cringe moments – but with a little faith (and the right match), you’ll be on your way to socially distanced second date before you know it.
What do you need to consider?
Lighting
We all know that lighting can make or break a picture – so make sure that you’re sat opposite a light source, so that your face is well-lit without any unflattering shadows.
Angles
The only thing worse than bad lighting are bad angles. Make sure not to position your device significantly below your face (on your lap is absolute no-no). We recommend using a laptop so that you can have your hands free and positioning the camera just below your eyeline.
Cue Cards
If you’re a little nervous and worried about awkward silences, then why not write yourself a few questions or topics and having them to hand (hidden beneath your camera). You might as well use video dating to your advantage!
Set a Theme
Ok, you can’t go for cocktails or meet at your favourite casual coffee-spot. But that doesn’t mean your video date has to be boring. Why not set a theme with your date before the big day? Tell them to pour a glass of wine and get dressed up or suggest that they wear their most garish shirt as a conversation starter.
Find your perfect video dating theme on NVITE, from cooking together to cocktails party and connect with others who like the sound of your plan. Once a match, simply send them a ZOOM link via chat and enjoy the moment together.
Relax!
We know it feels odd, but remember, this is new for everyone and there’s no need to feel any more nervous about it than a normal first date. At least you don’t have to worry about that awkward “should we kiss” moment at the end of the date – a simple ‘end call’ will do the trick.
While we all hope things return to “normal” so we go back to enjoying real life interactions, video dating can be a great way to stay connected in the meantime.
