FIRST DATE

How To Get There / Chat-up Lines
We have collected some pick-up lines for you... While it might not be advisable to use all of them, we hope that the "unsuitable" will make you laugh...

• If kisses were snowflakes, I'd send you a blizzard.
• You with those curves, and me with no brakes...
• Hi. Are you legal?
• If you are going to regret this in the morning, we can sleep in until the afternoon.
• Hi, I'm Mr. Right. Someone said you were looking for me.
• That's a sexy dress you're wearing...It would look even better on my bedroom floor.
• I seem to have lost my number, any chance I could have yours?
• Help the homeless. Take me home.
• Are your legs hurting? Because you've been running through my mind all night long.
• Hey, kitten. How about spending some of your nine lives with me?
• Do you believe in love at first sight? Or do you think I should walk past again?
• Hi, I was just curious 'cause I saw you noticing me, so I'm just giving you notice that I noticed you after you noticed me.
• Are you free tonight or will it cost me?
• If I could arrange the alphabet I'd put U and I together.
• If you were my homework I'd be doing you right now all over my desk!
• Do you like raisins? Well, how about a date then?
• Ever tried those weird prickly condoms?
• God must have been in a very good mood the day we met.
• Here's a quarter....Call your roommate and tell her you won't be coming home tonight.
• Hi, I'm new to this country and you are the prettiest sight I've seen so far. Can you give me a tour of your body?
• If you were a lolly I would be licking you all night!
• Hi, my name is "Milk." I'll do your body good.
• I may not be the best looking lad here, but hey I'm the only one talking to you!
• There must be something wrong with my eyes, I can't take them off you.
• Which is easier? You getting into those tight pants or getting you out of them?
• I would say that I'm in love with you, but you'd think I'm trying to pull a fast one.
• Excuse me, do you know how much a polar bear weighs? NO! Neither do I, but it breaks the ice.
• Your name must be Gillette? The best a man can get.
• If you were a bogie I would pick you first.
• I'll cook you dinner if you cook me breakfast.
• Hand out a phone card that says: "Smile if you want to sleep with me."
• Are you a parking ticket? Because you have "fine" written all over you!
• Is there an airport around here? Because my heart is taking off.
• Smile. It is the second best thing you can do with your lips.
• That dress looks great on you...as a matter of fact, so would I.
• You'll do!

The First Date
You might think that you don't need any advice since you have already overcome the greatest challenge and the other person has agreed on going out with you! (if not: How To Get There / Chat-up Lines)
Right you are, but still: There are some things you should keep in mind! First dates are always a challenge and the following pages might help you prepare!
First of all: Take a deep breath and tell yourself you are not nervous, just excited...

Where to go
Where to go depends on how well you have got to know each other before your first date. If you are going on sort of a 'blind' date, it is best to arrange a shorter date, such as meeting for lunch or coffee. It's always good to have something planned after the date so that you have an excuse to leave, just in case conversation is not flowing.
If you have already met your date at a party or through friends and you know there is chemistry, then it could be better to plan a longer date. In most cases, you cannot go wrong with a romantic dinner. Although the cinema is a traditional choice, there is virtually no intimacy or romantic atmosphere as both of you have to concentrate on the film rather than on each other. Generally, the idea of the first date is to get to know each other better and perhaps more intimately. There is no doubt about it: Having dinner with someone is a pretty intimate experience and it may be daunting to have to sit in front of someone you do not really know for a couple of hours and eat in front of them whilst maintaining a smooth conversation! The truth is it will nearly always be better than you imagined provided you follow some fairly basic rules. (-> What To Say)
Nonetheless, there should still be room for creativity. An activity-based first date can also be a good way of getting to know each other and provides focus if conversation dries up. Try a sporting event neither one of you have ever seen live: a polo match, professional tennis tournament, golf tournament, dressage, volleyball, tractor-pull, sumo-wrestling - whatever you can agree on doing together that is different. Do not plan overly adventurous or quirky first dates unless you already know the person fairly well. Like adventurous outfits, they are best kept for when you have got to know each other better.
In any case: Be sure to tell your date what your plan is! At a 'surprise' date, you could end up with a girl wearing a cocktail dress in a bowling hall, a vegetarian at "Harvey's House of Beef" or even worse with a tea tottler at a wine-tasting, a lactose-intolerant date at a cheese fest - you get the picture... Especially if you do not know the person you are about to meet too well, do not take any risks.
And last but not least: Be on time. Being late is inconsiderate (not to mention it reveals all sorts of things about your personality such as your passive-aggressive tendencies). If your date is late, be pleasant and listen to their reason it might be legitimate.

What to wear
Plan ahead!
The person you are about to meet probably does not know you very well, so it is the first impression that counts. Wear something that makes you feel good. Be sure to wear clothes that fit whatever way, that make you feel most comfortable and still look presentable. Both men and women set a high value on seeing some effort in your styling. Pay attention to the minimum standards like having showered or wearing clean and ironed clothes. Guys should shave. And don't forget: Women have a keen eye for shoes, so make sure yours are polished! Keep in mind that the clothes you wear reflect your character in some way. So if you are a rather shy person, you should be careful not to send the wrong signals by dressing overly sexy. No to mention that understatement can be far more appealing than overplaying it with a killer outfit.

What to say
Many people's worst nightmare is a date at which you run out of conversation topics. Oh well, just prepare ahead!
It is always good to break the ice with some small talk don't be afraid to be as obvious as to ask: How was your journey here? Or: How was your day?
Then move on to some more interesting topics; most people's top choice is to talk about themselves so ask your date questions about his or her life. In order to keep the conversation going, try to avoid yes-or-no questions, instead follow the golden rule of conversation and use open questions beginning with, how, what, when and why.

• What do you enjoy doing outside of work?
• What is most important to you in your life?
• Where do you like to go on holiday?

You might want to avoid topics such as ex-boyfriends or ex-girlfriends! This is a date, not a therapy session!
Keep a mental list of easy-to-discuss subjects such as favorite movies, food types or music and avoid politics and religion. Try and find out about your date's views and values before openly displaying yours. DO NOT talk about marriage and kids and long-term plans for the two of you on your first dates.
Now, one of the most essential things (men tend to forget): Show interest in what your date has to say and l i s t e n! Pay attention when the other person speaks and do not zone out, thinking about what you might answer or ask next. No wandering eyes.
No preoccupation with old relationships, work, bank robberies. Be there!!!
Be honest and do not play games. Avoid even stretching the truth, the moment you get caught you lose your credibility.
Be open to your date's ideas about what to do on the date and express yourself honestly (AND tactfully).
Check for intrinsic values (give looks a rest). If you stay focused on looks you may end up ignoring or dumping a perfectly fantastic person without ever really giving them a chance. You should also help the other person feel comfortable, so find something nice about him or her and compliment your date be original! If your date compliments you, do not just brush it off or say something rude about yourself, say thank you and do NOT put yourself down.
Be cautious about alcohol - if you drink heavily, you are not going to be at your best.
You might want to keep the first date brief " leave them wishing for more, not wondering how to escape.
When it comes to paying the bill always a difficult moment, but on a first date, always offer to pick up the bill...The other person may well offer to contribute which is fine.
Thank the other person for the date always, without exception. Good manners are still in style. Well, not necessarily good manners but common sense. Human kindness. That sort of thing is always in style.

To come to an end: Be yourself and you'll be fine!