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Topic: Trying to figure it out
ngonzo Joined Wed 04/04/12 Posts: 12	Fri 04/20/12 03:46 AM
Anyone have any pointers on first dates? Any advice is much appreciated

pyxxie13 Joined Wed 09/28/11 Posts: 3835	Fri 04/20/12 10:24 AM
Bring your wallet.

ngonzo Joined Wed 04/04/12 Posts: 12	Fri 04/20/12 12:32 PM
Bring your wallet. But of course

bhernandez Joined Sun 03/21/10 Posts: 14901	Fri 04/20/12 12:34 PM
bring a beard.

Torgo70 Joined Fri 06/27/08 Posts: 27387	Fri 04/20/12 12:38 PM
Don't bring a chainsaw.* * Unless you're going to a lumberjack convention.

bhernandez Joined Sun 03/21/10 Posts: 14901	Fri 04/20/12 12:41 PM
*or an ice sculpture competition.

Torgo70 Joined Fri 06/27/08 Posts: 27387	Fri 04/20/12 12:52 PM
Good call!

LeeInFL Joined Fri 04/20/12 Posts: 41	Fri 04/20/12 07:10 PM Edited by LeeInFL on Fri 04/20/12 07:11 PM
How about what NOT to do! Don't make a quick judgement about your feelings towards her. As long as she's not a total loser or nutcase, take her out one or two times before you decide to write her off. Be yourself. If you like to drink regularly, fess up. If you don't like to do some of the things she states that she likes to do, don't lie and tell her that you like to do those things as well. Sooner or later, the truth will surface...it's better to come clean now than have to explain it later. Don't leave her hanging. If you want to see her again, tell her so. If it's comfortable for the two of you, you can kiss her goodnight; however, don't present yourself as desperate for a second date. If you really would rather not go out with her again, let her know...gently. Don't belch, fart, pick your nose, or do some of the other gross things you might tend to do when you are alone! Don't get drunk or so tipsy that you can't talk coherently or stand! Don't eat garlic! It has a definite negative effect on your plans for getting close later on during the date. Don't talk about your ex-girlfriends. It will make it appear as though you still have baggage and, trust me, your date is really not interested in the women you have dated in the past. Moan and groan about things, your life, your job, etc. The date should be fun, not one filled with negative thoughts and conversation. There are quite a few other things that you should avoid doing or saying on that first date...but...common sense should be your guide.

ngonzo Joined Wed 04/04/12 Posts: 12	Sat 04/21/12 01:49 AM
Very much appreciated, sir!

Totage Joined Sat 10/13/07 Posts: 24210	Sat 04/21/12 01:54 AM
Anyone have any pointers on first dates? Any advice is much appreciated I think it's pretty much common sense. Be a gentleman. LISTEN as well as speak. K.I.S.S, as in Keep It Simple. Don't make it a cheap date, but don't make it too fancy either, it should be casual, but thoughtful.

Torgo70 Joined Fri 06/27/08 Posts: 27387	Sat 04/21/12 05:00 PM
Don't go to a movie, unless you don't want to talk to your date for a couple of hours.

BettyB Joined Tue 01/29/08 Posts: 31912	Sat 04/21/12 05:29 PM
For the Ladies..don't show up on your first date wearing a wedding dress.Big turn off I hear.

oldhippie1952 Joined Mon 03/14/11 Posts: 22693	Sat 04/21/12 05:33 PM
Don't do the same ol dinner and movie date. Take her ice skating or something else instead.

BettyB Joined Tue 01/29/08 Posts: 31912	Sat 04/21/12 05:36 PM
Don't do the same ol dinner and movie date. Take her ice skating or something else instead. Ice skating? Then we would finish our first date in the Emergency room

oldhippie1952 Joined Mon 03/14/11 Posts: 22693	Sat 04/21/12 05:40 PM
Don't do the same ol dinner and movie date. Take her ice skating or something else instead. Ice skating? Then we would finish our first date in the Emergency room But you'd remember it, right?

BettyB Joined Tue 01/29/08 Posts: 31912	Sat 04/21/12 05:42 PM
Don't do the same ol dinner and movie date. Take her ice skating or something else instead. Ice skating? Then we would finish our first date in the Emergency room But you'd remember it, right? yes I would because my date with oldhippie would make me newhippie

oldhippie1952 Joined Mon 03/14/11 Posts: 22693	Sat 04/21/12 05:45 PM
Don't do the same ol dinner and movie date. Take her ice skating or something else instead. Ice skating? Then we would finish our first date in the Emergency room But you'd remember it, right? yes I would because my date with oldhippie would make me newhippie Can't help myself. Still like ear splitting concerts (although I wear foam ear plugs now) and doing fun things like 6 Flags.

BettyB Joined Tue 01/29/08 Posts: 31912	Sat 04/21/12 05:48 PM
6 flags? I don't even know what that is.

oldhippie1952 Joined Mon 03/14/11 Posts: 22693	Sat 04/21/12 05:51 PM
6 flags? I don't even know what that is. 6 Flags over Texas is an amusement park along the lines of Disneyland. You're only as old as you feel and I feel 30ish.

BettyB Joined Tue 01/29/08 Posts: 31912	Sat 04/21/12 06:01 PM
I know , me too...sometimes .