How Men can Keep a First Date from Going to Hell

Face it, whether you agree with it or not, first dates are what can brand you as a hero or a zero with a member of the opposite sex. In plain English, you pretty much get one shot. This paper may help you or send you down the ladder in your quest for dating satisfaction.

Behavior is a key factor in what a date will base their opinion and the fact that you get a hail mary's chance with them. This grand scheme begins in how you exactly get your dating request across to them. I'm sure asking them in your best Rocky voice, "Hey (insert name) I think you and me should visit the backseat of my car Friday night!" A more sensible way of breaking this to them might be along the lines of "Are you free Friday night? I think you and me would enjoy each others company over some dinner. Are you in the least bit interested?" If you happen to get a yes, make sure that you don't have anything going on that Friday night such as playing casino with your buddies at the kitchen table. Pick a sensible time to pick her up and ask if it is a good time for her. When Friday night rolls around, clean the disaster area known as the inside of your car.

Checking to see that there is gas in your car will help your special night out. If 7:30 is the time that you agree to pick her up at, be damn sure to do your best Sir Sterling Moss impression go there on time. Saying a simple hello to her when she opens the door may be the most inviting thing you do all night. Opening the car door for her may fetch you brownie points as well. En route to the eatery, give a valiant attempt to find out things about her to kill the first date rocky terrain. You never know, both of you may despise surprise quizzes and Dave Barry's weekly ramblings. After the getting to know her attempt dies down, make sure you have an ample amount of cash and credit cards on call before you even open the eatery door. Congratulations, you've conquered the first frontier of the first dates.