How to Take Someone on a First Date on the Person's Birthday

Celebrate your date's birthday on your first date.

Many people do not want to be without a date on Valentine's Day, and nobody wants to be alone on their birthday. If you have been scoping out a certain special someone for a while, acknowledging the person's birthday may be your best chance at getting a first date.

Instructions

1. Find out the date of the person's birthday. You can ask her friends or the person directly.

2. Plan the general type of date you would like to take the person on. You don't want to ask someone on a date without any details of the date you have in mind. After you decide on a general location, figure out the specifics, keeping in mind that the first date should also celebrate a birthday.

3. Ask in advance, at least a week or two. The person may already have birthday plans, so make sure to give him enough time to fit in your first date.

4. Run your plans by the person. If she accepts, see what she thinks about your ideas for the first date. For example, she probably would not want to go to a skating rink if she cannot stand up on skates.

5. Confirm your plans. A few days before the person's birthday, call to let him know where and when you should meet or where you will pick him up.

6. Don't forget to tell your date "Happy Birthday" when you go out. If you want to make a great impression, you may want to present the person with a small gift during the date.

Tips & Warnings

• If the person does not agree to a one-on-one date, see if the person will go with you and a group of friends.

References

• "Become Your Own Matchmaker: Eight Easy Steps for Attracting Your Perfect Mate;" Patti Stanger; 2009