First Dates' Mateo Saina: Here are the questions you need to ask on a first date — and why

First Dates maître d’ Mateo Saina knows a lot about first encounters. He tells Ruth O’Connor his top ice breakers to get the conversation started

First Dates Maitre'd Mateo Saina shares his top tips for lasting love this Valentine's Day

Multiple outfit changes, sweaty palms, butterflies in the stomach – we’ve all experienced the pre-date jitters, especially when it comes to a sit-down dinner-style first date. 

But while we can’t all have First Dates Ireland Maître d’ Mateo Saina on-hand to settle our nerves and tell us we look beautiful ahead of a first date (unfortunately), he can offer us some insight into how best to approach a first encounter.