How to Make a Date a Success

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By Dylan Stark
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Make a Date a Success

Making a good first impression can sometimes be key to keeping another person interested in you and a first date is the best way to make that impression.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

Step 1

Remember that you are already on a date with this person, so you don't have to try really hard to get them to like you, they wouldn't have said yes to a date if they didn't already see something in you.
Step 2

Pick engaging activities that both of you will enjoy. If you are going to surprise your date with something make sure it's something you already know they like. Otherwise ask your date what he or she would like to do. Remember, everyone loves movies and everyone loves food.
Step 3

Paying for things can be an issue, but it all depends on what you're comfortable with. Guys: Offer to pay but if she says no a couple times it means just that, she's not comfortable with you paying. Girls: Be sincere and speak your mind, if you are going to let him pay don't say 'no thanks' repeatedly, just accept his offer.
Step 4

A good way to get on someone's good side is to find something you both have in common or some sort of inside joke that only you two would understand and use that as a jumping off point. Don't kill it by bringing it up every ten seconds but use it as a grounding point for conversation and activities. (i.e. you are both avid bicyclists: tell funny bike stories, he or she has an embarrassing love of N'sync: a little teasing might not hurt).
Step 5

Stay relaxed, friendly and comfortable. If you are comfortable and happy your date is more likely to be too.