Go on a Date with a Girl

Going on a date with a girl, whether it's your first date or your tenth date, can always be a nerve-wracking experience. If you're getting ready to go on a date with a girl, here are a few things to keep in mind to make sure that it goes as smoothly as possible:

1. Relax. Dating can be uncomfortable and make you anxious, but it's important to relax. Once you've asked her out and have planned where you will go and what you will do, try to relax. If you're all worked up or too nervous when you go on the date, you won't be able to hold a good conversation. Remember to smile.
2. Have good hygiene. Make sure that you set out your clothes the night before the date, and don't forget to shower and brush your hair and teeth right before the date. Otherwise she won't want to get too close to you. Your attire should be clean and appropriate for the location of the date.
3. Make a good first impression. Show up on time. Be considerate and nice, and don't act like someone you aren't. The first few minutes of the first date are the most important as she forms her impression of you.
4. Make good conversation. Tell her a little about yourself, but also ask lots of questions about her. Remember, you should be talking approximately half the time. Don't go on and on about yourself, but make sure she hears enough to get her interested in a second date. Be positive; don't spend the time complaining about your awful week, or she probably won't be excited about the prospect of seeing you again.
5. Have good manners. Turn off your cell phone, don't gaze off into space, and eat politely. Concentrate on your date. You might think that you're being cool by cracking crude jokes, but she won't think so.
6. End the date well. Don't tell her that you'll call her if you aren't interested in going on another date with her. This can be more insulting than not doing anything at all, and it will leave her wondering why you never called. Instead, smile and tell her that you had a nice time. A hug or a kiss may be appropriate, but don't try to push things too far, especially if you haven't known her for long and haven't been on many dates with her.

If you're too nervous about going on a date with a girl, see if you can plan a group outing or something a little less stressful first. You can always meet for a casual lunch rather than a long dinner and a movie.