First Date Ideas

by Amanda
(Baltimore, Maryland USA)

I haven't been on too many "first dates" luckily, but I offer up advice that stems from common sense, and my own creativity:

Namely, be polite, and focus on your date and having a good time with them.

Don't dress inappropriately, practice good grooming skills, and hold your tongue when it comes to anything that could make you sound foolish.

The idea is just to have a little fun and gradually get to know the person - your impending marriage isn't getting decided just on this date.

I wouldn't recommend going to a movie on a first date, because while you'll avoid any potential "awkward silences", sitting on your butt for two hours with your attention to the screen is not going to help you to get to know the other person really.

You need to do something interactive where you can laugh or engage in topics of interest.

Try stuff like going to a museum, engaging in a wine tasting, bowling, or even just perusing the mall.

Don't rule out off-beat ideas such as going to a psychic and then laughing about it, hitting up the local carnival, or touring a local factory.

Another good first date idea is hanging out at the date's house, munching chips and playing Xbox.

Nothing could be more relaxed or easy as that.

Finally, don't lie by playing the dating game and say you'll call if you really aren't interested in the other person.

You'll save hassle and stress for both parties.