So what are the basic bases I should cover on a  first date?
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I always hate it when a guy asks what do I look for in a guy.  Its really a double edged sword type of question.  And if she asks you, you had better be careful what you say. Try to find some common interests, thats always a good place to go.  I find I like the person more when we like something the same.  I think your thinking about this too much.  I agree that you don't want to have no conversation, but just make sure your not scripting what you are going to say.  Relax and go with the flow of things.
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first impression lasts..don't ever forget that..\n\nso, be nice and be light with conversations..then, add a bit of humor and smartness when you talk...be sensible...when things went well...continue to be a friend...then go for the kill by being sweet, caring, open minded, exciting and a bit mysterious...be a guy who's willing to get into a relationship without losing the thrill of making us think what's going on in your mind..\n\nway to go...good luck!
564504
I think that movies are a cop out on a first date...I agree with those who say do something low-key and fun.  Outdoor activities are great and you could take a picnic.  Have fun!
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Not really, but assuming that you're an adult and not a kid: \n\nAfter several email chat exchanges, if you don't already have one get a photo. Then  move on to telephone. Talk at least a few times on the phone before agreeing to meet. First date should be in a well lit public place for a drink or coffee. Starbucks is a good example.
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50 first date\nthe best 'cause I think making laugh will be the best way for u .
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Not necessarily. It depends how you formulate your question. Sometimes is better to give some harmless suggestions and let him to take the initiative. Anyway, you can demonstrate no deep feelings about him the first date so you’ll drive him nuts. See what happens!
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Really good, old fashioned manners. Help her with her coat, pull chair out, pour her wine first etc etc. Early in my dating with the man who is now my husband, we were out in the rain and when we got to the car he walked to the passenger side with me and held the umbrella over me while I got in. My ex-boyfriend before him wouldn’t have thought to do something like that! – it’s a little thing but I’ve never forgotten it and it summed up how he cared for me.\n\nOn top of that, just listen to her, don’t brag (even if you have terrific achievements – she’ll be more impressed if she has to dig them out of you!)\n\nOh re kissing, soft 'movie star' kisses while you touch her face. No tongue thrusting or lunging for a boob!\n\nGood luck!\n\nRe your added info - if you bring her anything it should be 1 flower or something whimsical (interesting book you just found in a 2nd hand bookshop..something it looks like you saw and thought of her, not taken ages choosing) Def not a huge bouquet or something she might be allergic to or have to spend all night lugging around... Re smell - soap better than cologne by far, she should only smell you when she's close...
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Ask them about themselves.  What are their likes and dislikes.  Ask about their family, school, job.  Save the questions about whether or not they've been to jail for the second date.  ;-D
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just answer the questions, don't elaborate, keep it simple, be polite, you should be fine. good luck!
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first thing everybody who asks this question needs to know is this: YOU CANNOT MAKE PEOPLE LIKE YOU. you can try everything; changing yourself, different clothes, potions, salves, death threats, but you can't get in a person's head and force them to think certain thoughts.\n\nHaving said that,  my tried and true method is talking. get to know the vict...er, guy! show off your great personality and what a fun person you really are. If you're not comfortable dating right off the bat, ask him to do something social, with a group of friends. and really be with all your friends if and when you go. that way, you're not singling anybody out, and you are assured of a good time even if this guy isn't a picknic to be around. If you want to be mano-e-mano with this person, you need to leave your other friends at home. no matter how shy you are, it is just RUDE with a capital R to drag people around and then play kissey-kissey or give all your attention to one person.\n\nIf you do decide to go for a one-on-one date, go somewhere neutral. Stay away from low or bad lighting, and DON'T BE ALONE. this means: don't go over to his house when nobody's there, or be in deserted parts of town, or anything like that. This will reassure you that he isn't going to jump you, and will put him at ease that you won't pounce him like a tigress in heat.\n\nAnd then, when you are together, talk. talk about anything and everything, and enjoy yourself. if you can't relax around this person, you may be kidding yourself. it's normal to be nervous first date, but after a while you should be able to put yourself at ease. and as much talking as you do, be sure to come up for air. this is VERY important. Letting the other person talk does a variety of things; first it sends the message that you're not just interested in yourself, but you want to hear what they have to say. Second, you learn a little more about this person and get a better idea if you want to stick around. and third, you can hear if he wants to be around you. you will hear many auditory clues from a disinterested person. Listen and watch while you talk. are they engaged? are they giving body signals that they are paying attention? or are their eyes wandering, their limbs twitching, their head swiveling? Are they answering you in complete sentences, or are they answering questions that aren't yes or no with "I dunno..."? above all, pay attention to what they say when they speak! just as you are seeing if they like you, you are checking to see if you like them.\n\nTrust yourself, and be confident, and you will never steer yourself wrong. Good luck!
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Communication is a good start. Don't be too shy. Make her LAUGH! That's how guys get my attention. Be charming, give her compliments, ask her about herself; like what she likes to do, or her favorite restraunt. Then maybe if you think she's flirting with you, ask her on a date, to the movies, out to eat, anything romantic. It could even be a double date! Those sometimes seem to break the ice a little bit and make everything less akward for your first time!
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First kiss: Light and sweet on the lips. a few seconds ought to cover it. after that just let your imagination take things.
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if its a first date, dinner is first, then another activity (i.e. movies, bowling, or even just hanging out)  OH!!! as a plus, if you take a girl bowling, even if you're somewhat good, be sure to let her win.  Witnessed a guy slaughter a girl one time at the alley, and she was pissed off.
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Just be yourself.  Practice good manners and etiquette too.\nDon't worry about impressing her with grand spending, or things like that.  Those things don't really matter.\n\nGentlemanly behaviour, good conversation, being who you are and letting her be who she is, that is what matters.\n\nDating is for discovering if the two of you "click".  If you don't, move on.
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Before I met the girl of my dreams, I treated e-mails the same as I treated phone calls with potential dates that I met. E-mail is just another gate, you might say, and that you have to get past to go on a date with her. If there's one thing women like that'll get you in the door, it is a man with confidence. \n\nFirst, save your impressing for the date, in person. I don't know how many times men spill their whole lives on the phone or through other ways of communication once they get the number or e-mail address, and they still haven't even met the girl for their first date yet. For one, she finds out everything about you and you lose the mystery that surrounds you. She'll form an opinion and thus you'll drive her interest level down in you. That just decreased your chances of going on a date with her, a lot. If you do make it to the first date, she'll know what you’re about and she might just toy with you just because it's dinner on you and she had nothing better to do that night. Two, you become such a great conversationalist with her; she'll consider you a "buddy" only. Stay mysterious. Save your money.\n\nSo what should you say to her through an e-mail? Just like the phone, say the proper greeting and establish your name first. If you've seen what she looks like or know a little bit about her, tell her you find her really beautiful, interesting because..., or both. Keep it under two sentences. You don't want to seem desperate. Next, establish a date. You should already have these things in mind when you ask her. Know where you’re going to take her, time and date. Make sure you say "date" somewhere in there. It lets her know this guy wants to get to know me more then just friends. Since your going through e-mail, end the conversation there. Here's an example of what your e-mail should look like:\n\n"Hi Jenny, my name is Greg. I find you really attractive and I couldn't stop reading your opinion on the war in Iraq. Let's get together for a date this Thursday at 7pm at the Starbucks on campus and talk some more."\n\nYou kept it simple. You made it all about her, you stayed mysterious, you showed your confidence, and now all you can do is wait for her reply. This is the fun part. Your have a possible three answers. Yes, I can’t (with an excuse), and maybe. Take a yes of course. An I can't and a MAYBE, I drop it. Girls a lot of times don't say no. They beat around the bush by making an excuse, ignoring your calls or e-mails after that. It's their way of saying "no". Don't e-mail or call back asking an explanation. It's over, move on to the next girl. A maybe, when a girl says it, means I'm not really into you, but if I got nothing better to do I guess I'll take a free dinner. Is she really into you with that statement maybe? No. You want the girls that say yes. Now you might run into, yeah I'd like to go out with you that night, but I got a meeting. She really does if she counters with, but we can go out after my meeting at 9pm or on Friday. Still take it. Let her send you the counter offer, don't counter offer to her. Keep your cool and confidence. If she says she's got a meeting but doesn't counter offer, tell her it's my only night I'm available. She still doesn't send you a counter offer, which was her way of saying no. If Brad Pitt asked her on a date, she would give up open heart surgery for that one night. So, if she's really into meeting you she wouldn't make an excuse for that night. Get it? Once again for example:\n\nJenny: "Hi Greg. I'm glad you find me attractive, lol. I'm also glad you really liked my opinion on the war in Iraq. I'll go out with you on Thursday so we can talk more. Can't wait to see you then, ciao! ;)"\n\nGreg:  "Ok, I'll see you on Thursday at 7pm at the Starbucks on campus. Later."\n\nThat&#39
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First dates for the young and innocent (assuming those still exist) usually work best at the movies. Depending on the movie (Comedy works best) you can laugh together, have something to talk about after the movie, and not be uncomfortable in silence (you are in a movie!)
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How bad is bad, really?  It won't kill you to spend an hour with a person who's just not your cup of tea.  If the person is abusive, obnoxious, or otherwise impossible to be with, there's nothing wrong with just saying, "Hey, I'm not getting any chemistry between the two of us, and I am pretty sure you're feeling the same way.  Let's just head this off at the pass, shall we?"  There's no need to lie or be underhanded about it.\n\nIf you care enough about a person's feelings to want to find a "nice" way out of a date, then you should care about them enough to stick it out until the end of the date.\n\nIn the future, make all first dates coffee dates - 30 minutes tops.