How to handle your first date?

Handle it with care.

Depends on who it's with.

Also true.

Just act like nice and normal. I think it's the guy who's going to be more worried about how to act while on the date.

First date ever in the history of your/a persons dating life? How old are they?

Or first date with a new person but you've/they've dated other people before?

First date with a veritable stranger from the internet?
First date with someone from the internet you've spoken too for a long time online, they're from far away, and coming for the weekend?

First date with someone you've/someone's been "friends" with, or worked with, or have known for a long time?

IMO it would be far easier to comment in response to how you think you or someone should "handle your first date," giving as much info and details as possible.

Your question is far too broad, IMO.

Formal date or a meet & greet?

Attending a function or just a walk in the park/beach?

School function or a few friends getting together to go spelunking?

Dressup with fancy dress, makeup and a hairdo or normal everyday attire?

Sharing a ride or meeting at the destination?

Similar friends or complete strangers?

Familiar surroundings or someplace new?

A church function or a river party?

Popular, well-lit place or an isolated dark place?

In person or by video chat?

What you want to do or what they want to do?

Handle with Care! Lol

Be on time!