If you do decide to go for the casual date, be sure the place won’t be too crowded. You don’t want to have to deal with the frustration of waiting in line for the entire time. It can also make it difficult to talk if the place is too crowded. If you decide to go for the fancy date, be sure the items are within your price range. It is silly to spend hundreds of dollars on a first date if you don’t have the money for it. [1] X Research source
This will also give you a chance to talk on the way. It is an especially good place to ask her about her music tastes since you will be able to easily play music in your car.
Roses are always a good choice if you are unsure of which type of flower to buy. If you feel this is too forward or old-school, skip it.
Casual: This is what you would likely wear if you were getting ice cream, going to the park or to a bar. Check out our article on how to dress casual. A good outfit could be a polo, nice jeans or khakis, and reasonably nice shoes. Semi-formal: This is a good option for dinner and a movie at a nice restaurant and theater. Check out our article on how to dress semi-formally. Try to wear clothes that you reserve for nicer occasions, instead of everyday street wear.
Sending a quick “Looking forward to seeing you at 7” should be sufficient.
If you are expecting an important call, tell her beforehand.
If you open the door for her and she reacts negatively, take note of it and possibly let her close the door on her own. Walk around the front of the car to get back to the driver’s side so you aren’t awkwardly making a long walk.
Some women do not like it when men open doors for them because they feel it diminishes their abilities as a person. Your date will likely tell you if she thinks this way.
Be sure to look her in her eyes while she is talking. If you feel uncomfortable maintaining eye contact for a long time, as many people do, try looking right in between her eyes.
Family. Ask her about siblings, parents, cousins, and uncles. Occupation. Ask her about her job and what she thinks of it. Recreation. Ask about what she does in her free time. Does she play in a sports rec. league? What are her hobbies? What shows does she watch? Dreams. What does she want for her future? This is a good way to prompt her to talk more deeply about herself.
Family. Ask her about siblings, parents, cousins, and uncles. Occupation. Ask her about her job and what she thinks of it. Recreation. Ask about what she does in her free time. Does she play in a sports rec. league? What are her hobbies? What shows does she watch? Dreams. What does she want for her future? This is a good way to prompt her to talk more deeply about herself.
Share funny and relatable stories from your past. Talk about the same topics that you asked her about, such as your family, occupation, recreation, and dreams. If you have a plan for achieving your dreams, share that with her. It will come across as confident and passionate. Avoid dwelling on negative things and experiences. You will have time for sharing negative experiences later on in the relationship, but try to keep things positive initially. Be polite when she is speaking. Don’t interrupt her when she is talking and try not to argue with her. Speak passionately, and be honest about, your interests. It is best to be honest about what you like because she may find the same things interesting. If you are honest with your interests, you will also be able to speak with greater passion. In general, just try your hardest to be kind and polite. Pay attention to table manners such as keeping your elbows off the table and not chewing or talking with your mouth open.
It is also more respectful to take things slow because it sends the message that you care about more than just her body. Try not to act too needy. If you have been obsessed with her since the moment you saw her, try not to explicitly say that on the first date. Instead, imply it by saying things like, “I’m so glad you decided to come out with me tonight!” Think about what you want to say when your date ends so it’s not awkward and you make it clear you want to see her again.