Our First Date - 6 Creative Suggestions

First dates rule. No, really! Stop laughing at me, andyou from the buttoned down image you have to
no, I am not crazy! First dates are where you startpresent at the office, then show up on your
discovering the great and wonderful things about amotorcycle in a leather jacket. She has only seen you
person, even if you have known them forever.in your mechanic's overalls with greasy fingers? Then
There is nothing like that thrill of first dateshow up in a shirt and tie. Let her know that you are
excitement, but what exactly should you do? Howmore than just the image you show the public during
about six good dating techniques?work hours.
1) The old standards. Some things are enduring and4) Something silly. Remember when you were a child
timeless. How did they get that way? By working,and the carnival was in town? What could be more
that's how. Included in this is dinner, or its variation,fun than strolling hand in hand through the crowds at
dinner and a movie. You do not have to go to thea local fair or festival on a first date? Giggle together
same, tired old restaurant though. Shake things up aas you play the games of chance. Feed each other
bit by going to an out of the way bistro, or to theyour personal favorite fair foods. Maybe even ride a
newest trend setting place. Look for a clever themefew of the rides if you are really feeling brave. Just
that will give you bonus points with the least amountmake sure you include cotton candy in the evening.
of effort. Going to go to an old film noir festival?(Okay, maybe that is just me.)
Take your date to an old fashioned diner, the kind5) Something romantic. Romance is different for each
you might actually see in one of the films later in theperson, but if you do not know a lot about your
evening. Bam, you have just been declared smartdate, then go for something generally romantic. Not
and romantic!sure of what that is? Watch a movie, or read a
2) Something active. Today's lifestyle is moreromance novel. Romance does not necessarily mean
physically demanding, and most singles really workspending a ton of cash, but if you can afford them,
hard to keep themselves in shape. Knowing that andyou can't go wrong with roses. Just keep in mind
then suggesting a virtual oink fest at an all you canthat romantic gestures can quickly go overboard and
eat buffet might suggest that you do not care aboutmake you look like you are a stalker. Pick one or two
anybody's health, let alone your own. If you metgestures, and save the rest for another time.
your date at a gym, you know that they work out,6) Something specific. If your date is someone that
so suggest something more active, maybe with ayou have mutual friends with, then you can find out
sense of adventure thrown in. Just be sure that yousome specific bits of information about them. Don't
leave the competitive streak at home when you go.try to get too deep with your questioning, but you
Running together on a sandy beach at twilight?can find out general things like favorite foods, colors
Romantic. A full out sprint, complete with fingeror hobbies. Know that she is a fan of old time rock
pointing and name-calling? Stupid. Nice play, Romeo,and roll? Take her to a local club to rock out to a
think you might get somewhere now?cover band. She is a sailor at heart? Rent a pontoon
3) Something unexpected. There is nothing moreboat and take her for a picnic on the water. Show
stimulating than something that is just slightly out ofher that you cared enough to plan something with
the ordinary, maybe even a little over the top toher and her alone in mind, and she will think you are a
make a lady feel special. If your date only knowsvery, very special guy.