DATING TIPS>Getting Ready for the First Date
First dates are often the most stressful, intense, and exciting at the same time. It is not so easy to prepare for a first date with somebody you have never met before, but only talked to the person online or by phone. By thoroughly preparing for your first date, you increase your chances for a good first impression which is very important in dating.

Planning
Prepare for your first date thoroughly. Time your date, thinking ahead of activities you would enjoy doing together on your first date. Do not forget to allow some time for one-to-one conversation. Do not make the first date long, a couple of hours is good enough for a start.
Plan your first date accordingly, so for you both it will stay interesting and memorable.
Knowing your date's personality and hobbies, think about interesting topics for your conversation: favorite pastimes, job, movies, music, sports, children,...
Show respect to your date and arrive on time.
Clothing, Makeup
Choose appropriate and comfortable clothes which can help you present yourself in the best possible way and make the right impression. Avoid looking sloppy, plain, or unfashionable. Business casual, non-provocative clothing is the best. Do not overdo makeup and perfume, keep it as much reasonable, simple and natural as possible.
Choosing a Place
For your first date choose a location where you will feel yourself comfortable and can talk with your date without interruption or too much noise in the background. It is also important that the place should be easy to find for both of you.
Precaution for ladies. This is going to be the first time when you meet him in person. For your own safety, choose public places for your first date. Let your family member or a friend know where exactly and when you are going to meet your first date. You should not let your date pick you up in his vehicle until later dates when you know the person good enough. If you fly to another city to meet your date, rent a car at the airport. If you stay at a hotel room, do not let your date into the room.
Avoid expensive restaurants, so you both would feel comfortable. Leave high-priced surprises for later dates.
Gifts
Do not overdo it on the first date. Be simple and easygoing: a bouquet of flowers, a box of chocolates, or a bottle of parfume would be good enough for a first date with a woman. Women should not worry about buying anything for a first date.
Behavior
Look at your date, smile on the first eye contact, thus showing your openness and sincerity.
Try to create friendly and fun atmosphere.
Talk to learn your first date partner better.
Let your date enough time to express herself (himself), show yourself as a good listener, .
Learn your date better by asking relevant questions.
Leave room for compliments, but avoid overdoing it.
Turn off your mobile phone before the date so it will not interrupt your conversation.
Drinking alcohol on the first date is not recommended. It can easily reveal something bad about your personality. If you decide, drink responsible.
Be yourself, do not act like somebody else. Future dates will eventually show your real personality. It is better to start your relationships with honesty.
Aim for spiritual learning of each other on the first date, leave intimacy for later dates.