First Date Advice

[ThrobbingEgo]

There is one piece of advice that will take you very far when it comes to women (and it has been said SO many times before).

Be yourself.

That's it. Show some kindness, courtesy, and listen to what she has to say. It's as simple as that. However, don't go to ridiculous lengths to simply be nice... Women have a rather keen sense of knowing when a man is trying too hard. They seem to have little alarm bells in their heads to tell them such things.

Relax, enjoy the evening, have some laughs, and end on a good note.

EDIT: SEE - Rule #5 a few posts up. That's very important. However, be VERY discreet with it... It could easily send the wrong message.

with regards to "rule #5", this is a first date, the chances of it going that far is about the same as me becoming the first astronaut on Mars at the same time that World War III breaks loose

I wouldn't go that far, most of the girls I've slept with took anywhere from 30 minutes - 3 hours to get into bed.

World of difference between picking up a girl at a party and a double date with friends.

 

[tsb247]

There is one piece of advice that will take you very far when it comes to women (and it has been said SO many times before).

Be yourself.

That's it. Show some kindness, courtesy, and listen to what she has to say. It's as simple as that. However, don't go to ridiculous lengths to simply be nice... Women have a rather keen sense of knowing when a man is trying too hard. They seem to have little alarm bells in their heads to tell them such things.

Relax, enjoy the evening, have some laughs, and end on a good note.

EDIT: SEE - Rule #5 a few posts up. That's very important. However, be VERY discreet with it... It could easily send the wrong message.

with regards to "rule #5", this is a first date, the chances of it going that far is about the same as me becoming the first astronaut on Mars at the same time that World War III breaks loose

Maybe, but it never hurts to be prepared. However, considering your age, I would recommend not going that far for a while yet (that depends entirely on your mentality - not my opinion). Going that distance on the first date usually leads to a fairly short relationship. Choose to ignore rule #5 if you wish.

 

[WrongSprite]

First date and it's a double date? There are so many ways that that could go wrong.

but it could end up SO right
cos if ur friend can only keep a girl for 4 months then
she's gonna think your a nice guy

4 months is alright for a 16 year old.

 

[spindle]

I wouldn't go that far, most of the girls I've slept with took anywhere from 30 minutes - 3 hours to get into bed.

they are 16![/quote]

Only 2 of them were

 

[spindle]

oh these kids are 16

 

[Paragon Fury]

Do not introduce her to the Fiyah(TM) yet.

Mr.Fiyah(TM) is best reserved for later dates. Particularly in cold places.

 

[deletemeplease107]

Since shes into rockband, challenge her to it. Flirt that way. and then go into talking about music

I did that. My girl was saying how she just got GH and how she loves it. and i decided to flirt with her by saying how i bet i could beat her and how im so good at it. I suck at it, and she had a great time kicking my ass later on.

 

[ExaltedK9]

Get to know her?

If you're the joking kind, test the waters - you can learn a lot about a person from what they will and won't laugh at.

EDIT: Also, and this is just me: Don't "make a move."
Just make the night about having fun.
Everyone likes fun.

Hey....I think I might just be in agreement with Max.

huh...

 

[letsnoobtehpwns]

I don't know much about romance (neither does 95% of the Escapist community. JUST A JOKE! Your all awesome and probably get laid every night!) but here's some advice that might help.

Talk a lot
Be a gentleman
Look into her eyes, NOT AT HER CHEST!
Let her talk about herself
Don't make her pay for ANYTHING
Don't lie
Shower before the date
Dress nice and maybe fix up your hair
Don't call or text ANYONE!

Use your common sense and you'll be fine.

 

[Cheesebob]

I dislike jeans...am I at a disadvantage straight away?

I'm not hijacking the thread...just curious

 

[Lamppenkeyboard]

Head.

 

[Captain Pancake]

1) Don't make perverted comments

Damn! caught me at the first hurdle. From what little experience i have, i'll say this: don't be clingy. it never ends well.

 

[Cowabungaa]

First of all: it's important to have no pretentions. Don't go on the date just because you want to be in a relationship with her. For now, focus on the moment itself; having fun with her and getting to know her should be your main objectives for now. Just relax, chill out before the date, make you look decent and clean. Personal hygiene is so important, use deodorant before the date in case you get angsty, simple things like that.
Anyway, on the date itself, what may help is to be charming, be a gentlemen and be interested in her: listen to her, don't talk too much yourself. It all speaks for itself really. But what sounds so obvious and easy in theory, is often sooo hard to apply in real life. It's good that you can practice though. I couldn't, and that brings me to the next part of this post:

Disclaimer: this advice has (sadly) not fully been tested in practice. Some parts were, like the gentlemen part, girls always like it if you are a gentlemen. Show the gals that chivalry is not dead! Ofcourse personal hygiene is obvious as well, heck people in general apperciate that, not just girls.

 

[-Orgasmatron-]

Have afew drinks before hand, you know, take the edge off.