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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Lifestyle
Francesca Tuckey

THE TRUTH ABOUT: First date fears listed in new survey - Caught on Camera

David Hedges SWNS.com

A poll of 2,000 adults found 70 per cent are nervous about how to greet their potential love interest on their first meeting, with 34 per cent deliberating whether to go for a hug, kiss on the cheek, or even a formal handshake

Nearly nine in 10 (89 per cent) admitted to getting the jitters before a first date, and 39 per cent have an alcoholic drink beforehand to help calm their nerves.

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