Everyone wants to feel special, and women are no exception — especially on a date. Whether it’s your first date with her or you just want to give her a night to remember, here are some reminders that no man should ever forget while out on a date.
- Be A Gentleman
Forget about women’s lib for the night — open doors for her. This includes getting out of your car, walking around to her side and opening her door as well as any other doors you come across during the evening. Prove that chivalry is not dead with this gesture — she’ll appreciate it. - Let Her Decide
You should let your date pick the tone of the evening, and this includes where you dine. Women can be picky about food, and unless she has no interest in choosing the restaurant, it should be her call. But if she does defer to you, pick a place you think you’ll both enjoy — it doesn’t have to be a five star restaurant, but don’t take her to a fast food place. - Stay Cool
Never pick an activity where you’ll both get messy or sweaty. For example, don’t go rock climbing on a first date or go out to eat at a joint that serves baby back ribs. First impressions count, so plan your date with style. - Don’t Go Dutch
Even if she offers to help with the check, DO NOT accept her money. Think of this as an investment in your future — if the date goes well, you’ll see her again. The money you shell out will be well spent. - Show Interest In Her
Women like to talk, so find out what her likes, dislikes and special interests are and the conversations will flow.
If the conversation stalls at any point during the date, think back to something she’s interested in and ask her to talk more about the subject. - Don’t Be Pushy
Women do not like forward men, and this goes double for “handsy” men. Never physically force yourself on her — it’s wrong. Take cues from her body language, but be careful not to misread flirting as a go-ahead for physical contact. Take it slow and respect her boundaries. - Compliments, Compliments
All women love compliments, so be sure to tell her she’s beautiful at some point in the evening. Be sincere and don’t overdo it — women can sniff out an insincere compliment and it will count against you. Tell her she has a lovely personality — don’t just focus on her appearance. - Be Yourself
Don’t be phony with your date. Be the real you, but be sure it’s an edited version when you’re getting to know her. She doesn’t want to hear about your bodily functions, your action figure collection, or your undying love for Kung Fu movies. Tone it down on a date — giving too much away at first will make you appear forward and women don’t dig that vibe. - Appearance
Make sure you look your best on a date. Pick a nice (cleaned and ironed) outfit, get a hair cut, take a shower and put on a dab of cologne but don’t take a bath in it — no one likes to be knocked out by aftershave fumes. Just don’t show up looking like you spent the afternoon extreme mountain biking and you should be all right — use your judgement. - Don’t Be Fake
Don’t try too hard to impress her — women can sometimes (but not always) tell when you’re being insincere, lying or acting fake. If you lie on a date, you’ll get caught up having to remember what you fibbed about — be yourself and this won’t be a problem. - Manners
Brush up on your table manners if need be — she doesn’t want to watch you chew with your mouth open (hopefully she has good manners as well)! After dinner, head to the men’s room to check for leftover food in your teeth or on your face. You have a much better chance for a goodnight kiss if you don’t have a big green thing stuck between your two front teeth. - Fresh Breath
Carry breath mints or gum in your pocket in case of a goodnight smooch. You don’t want to have funky breath if she give you the green light for a kiss.
Oh, and remember to HAVE FUN on your date!
