The worst place to meet a potential mate is in a bar, and here are 4 more tips for successful dating.

A bar with dim lighting and flowing drinks creates a relaxed atmosphere, making it an ideal place to meet someone new.

Grace Lee, a dating coach and founder of A Good First Date, advised CNBC Make It that it is not often the best place to form long-lasting connections.

"Going to a bar is the least interesting common denominator," she remarks. "What were the steps you took to get here? You like to drink, live nearby, and have enough money to buy a drink. The bar is quite low for going to a bar."

Filling your time with activities that interest you is a more effective way to find a partner, according to Lee. This approach will not only increase your chances of meeting new people but also help you connect with those who share your passions.

Four dating coaches, including Lee, offer tips on building deeper connections.

1. Ask 'support questions'

On a first date, it's crucial to get to know the person sitting opposite you. Despite being evident, a recent study by Plenty of Fish reveals that nearly half, 49%, of singles have experienced a date where the other person didn't inquire about their personal life.

According to Blaine Anderson, an Austin, Texas-based dating coach and founder of Dating by Blaine, the best way to get to know someone is to ask open-ended questions.

What is your favorite hobby?

Instead of changing the subject to your own crazy day when your date talks about theirs, you can ask a "support question" to gain more insight into what made their day chaotic and how they're feeling, according to Anderson.

2. Don't bring up exes too soon

Anderson states that flirting and having fun are the primary goals of a date, which can only be achieved if both parties feel comfortable. Bringing up an ex is unlikely to put someone at ease.

"It is advised by her to avoid discussing dating history with singles on early dates. She suggests staying present and concentrating on the current moment."

3. You can inquire about salary, but be tactful

Discussing values early on can reveal a person's priorities, according to Kelsey Wonderlin, a dating coach based in Nashville, Tennessee, who shared this insight with CNBC Make It.

It is not appropriate to inquire about a person's income on a first date to determine if you share the same financial values.

Wonderlin states that asking a socially unacceptable question on a first date would not be appropriate.

Instead of directly asking about a person's financial situation, Wonderlin suggests inquiring about their spending habits by asking, "What do you like to spend your money on?"

Someone who enjoys attending concerts may have different priorities than someone who is focused on purchasing a home. If a person does not provide a clear response, it suggests a particular mindset.

"If they don't speak much, it's like wondering if they're thinking the same way as me," says Wonderlin.

4. Let the date end

A happy hour date that leads to dinner and nightcap can be exciting and romantic, but it can also create a false sense of intimacy, according to Lee.

She explains that the issue with the seven-hour first date is that it gives a false sense of intimacy, but there's no guarantee that the person will remain consistent over time.

A partnership requires follow-through and effort.

""Even if you're on the best date, I recommend stopping after the second round of drinks to leave wanting more. If the magic is there, it will lead to a second date," Lee advises."

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