Nicholas Galitzine Just Shared His Ideal First Date (And It's Not What You Might Expect)
There are a few things that actor and man of the moment Nicholas Galitzine considers before making the first move of asking somebody on a date.
The first is the location. 'I’d rather head out somewhere which is a bit more interesting,' he shares exclusively with ELLE UK. 'It might not be everyone’s cup of tea but I love an escape room. I am drawn to people who like dates with a difference so if they also enjoy that kind of date, I know we’re heading in the right direction when it comes to compatibility.'
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Once an escape room with the star of recent rom-com The Idea Of You is secured, a compatibility assessment with his date will follow. 'What really makes a good first date though? It’s all about connection and conversation,' he adds. 'Just be weird, be yourself - that’s what I really look for, and then go from there.'
In fact, the actor, who has partnered with dating app Bumble on its new Opening Moves feature, has a string of qualities he most admires in a romantic prospect but what he wants more than anything is somebody who is comfortable in their own skin. 'I’m really attracted to somebody who is their authentic self,' the actor says. 'If you get a sense from somebody that they are completely themselves, that they’ve embraced their oddities and their quirks, it just creates a really genuine space between two people where you don’t have to pretend to be something or someone you’re not.'
Curious to know more? These are Galitzine's dating dos and don'ts (you're welcome).
DO... Choose your Opening Move and choose it well. Opening Moves is a new way for women on Bumble to make the first move. You can now choose a question that automatically sends post-match to get the conversation flowing faster. It's a smart way
to skip the small talk. Guys, don’t sleep on an interesting response - and no, this doesn’t mean you can message first.
DO... Be yourself. We spend a lot of time balancing work, family, friends and life overall can have its ups and downs, so you need to find that person who truly can accept you at any moment. When I meet someone, I love to hear the beginnings: where are they from, where have they lived, what their friends are like, what are they interested in, what brings them happiness, I could go on....everybody has their own story to tell.
DO... Be respectful. As men, we are all setting examples for each other which is something that I've always been aware of. We should encourage each other to be the best people we can be. A lot of dating is about getting to know each other but be sure to respect that person's boundaries. Those boundaries can be as small as you like. For me, I don’t really drink so while I'll happily head to the bar or the club with friends, it's not really my thing for a date. I admire anybody who sets these types of boundaries as it means we can get creative; maybe it’s a breakfast date, maybe we’ll check out a museum or head to a gig, maybe, I hope, we’ll watch an Arsenal match together…
DO... Listen, ask questions and be interested. We live in a world where there are just so many distractions, and we forget to communicate with one another like humans. When we listen and ask questions, we build stronger relationships and deeper connections.
DO... Take me on a date. I love an escape room. I’ve never not escaped a room in my life and I’ve done about 45 at this point - they’re a blast.
DO... Tell me about your dream Glastonbury line up. I’m happy to debate it but here’s mine: The Rolling Stones, Brian Eno, Charlie XCX, The Blaze, The Arctic Monkeys.
DON’T... Rush, if it's meant to be, it’ll be.
DON’T... Ask me about Tottenham Hotspur. I wouldn’t take any amount of money to see them win the Premier League, sorry. I am the biggest Arsenal fan; I live in LA, but I wake up early in the morning to watch the game and haven’t missed a game in years.
DON’T... Take me to the pub. I’ve never been a fan of the pub to be honest, I much prefer heading for a nice dinner.
DON’T... Try and argue that the Jubilee line is best. We all know that the Piccadilly line is superior.
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