Himself-it is quite common advice not monopolize the conversation with speech about yourself. To learn more about the other person, so be sure to ask them some questions. If you are specifically talking about yourself, do not change the subject. Give a good answer and then ask the same question or another issue back to them; This is a great way to keep the dialog box that passes and make it look like you are interested in them.
Policy-normally you do not want to talk politics in most social situations, but you want to be extra careful when you are on a first date.If you happen to stumble over the subject, and you know that you have a variety of political views together, then by all means use it as a vehicle to keep the conversation going, but if you dance with the policy and get all dial-up characters that you have different views that you want to save the political arguments for future dates.
Religion-Pretty much the same advice that talk about politics. This is not the first date conversation fodder. Unless you both agree on the same religion, and is known before you go on your first day, you should not turn sharply in matters relating to religion.What could come of it? what is likely to happen is that you will have different views about religion and could throw a kink in getting to know each other. Go on a few more dates and have a more meaningful discussion on it, rather than put pressure on the first day with that number.
Depressing Things-here is your chance to make a first impression, so if you keep the conversation on dark morbid or otherwise depressing stuff, the other person will associate these substances.You want to be positive and cheery, but also down to Earth at the same time; if you are with someone who is mostly happy, they will appreciate your positive world view. On a sad they just get more down and miserable.The best game is positive and talk about happier things.
The Future-you're not going to project himself too far into the future when you are on a first date.If you begin to talk about where you want and what you want to make five years into the future or more, you can operate the person away from you about their future plans does not mesh with credentials; the first day you want to leave open the possibility that you would give your future plans to include this other person you want to see yourself as someone open to letting someone share in your future.
