| It's traditional, first dates are mostly held in a | | | | skills and maybe win her a stuffed animal as |
| restaurant. It could be dinner or drinks. It's not | | | | souvenir. Some women may find this a bit |
| being on the safe side, it's actually more | | | | unconventional but a day at the theme park will |
| conducive to first dates. Restaurants are perfect | | | | bring out the best of your personalities. You can |
| places for conversation, lots of it. You can also | | | | easily determine if your date is a fun-loving |
| impress your date with the choice of restaurant | | | | highly-spirited gal. The local theme park or |
| or bar. Dinner will also give the girls an opportunity | | | | fairgrounds can be a great place for your first |
| to dress up and look their most beautiful. | | | | date. It's also less expensive than a regular dinner |
| Restaurants give the most ample opportunity and | | | | date. |
| ambience to successfully get through the | | | | 3. A tasteful art film or play |
| getting-to-know-you stage. However, there are | | | | The latest blockbusters may be very appealing. |
| other places where you can have all the | | | | You might even consider a chick flick. But it does |
| descriptions mentioned above as well as have fun. | | | | not really speak of your personality, does it? Why |
| 1. A picnic by the lake | | | | not take her to the local theatre for a Monty |
| Can you say "romantic"? Girls will dig this type of | | | | Python movie marathon or a light Shakespearean |
| dates. Of course, more planning will be required | | | | comedy. After which, you can take her out for a |
| for this. You have to purchase the food yourself. | | | | quick drink or a light dinner and talk about what |
| Cheese, bread, wine and fruit are typical yet | | | | you just saw. It can open a lot about each other |
| effective picnic-date food. They can be found in | | | | or give delightful insights on each other's |
| your local supermarket and can cut your budget | | | | personalities. Your date might even be impressed |
| in half (from what you would have spent in a | | | | by your taste and see you in a deeper light, and |
| fancy restaurant). Disadvantages would include an | | | | on your first date at that! |
| uncooperative weather. Scout the place first and | | | | 4. An exotic dinner |
| find a firm flat ground. You can also prepare by | | | | Staple French cuisine or gourmet food can be |
| checking the weather reports for the perfect day. | | | | quite impressive on a first date but it can be very |
| And do inform your date. You might get the | | | | predictable and expensive as well. Why not try |
| knack out of surprising her but I don't think she'll | | | | exotic Mediterranean fare or Indian cuisine? How |
| be too happy sitting down on a picnic blanket with | | | | about a taste of Turkey or hot Thai food? Food |
| her new designer's dress. | | | | can be an adventure for both of you. However, |
| 2. A day at the theme park | | | | you might need to ask your date first because |
| You might think that this is a bit childish but what | | | | she might be allergic to some dishes or has an |
| could be more fun than having a blast riding roller | | | | aversion to eating such kind of fares. |
| coasters and snuggling up in the "Ferris" wheel? | | | | Choose the idea you like and have fun on the |
| You can impress your date with your shooting | | | | first date! |