<p>I run track and had talked before with this girl from another school. We had a meet yesterday against that school and we talked again for a longer time. At the end, I asked her if she wanted to do something sometime, and she said yes and gave me her number. Im not very experienced with this sorta stuff so I need some help. Should I call her this weekend sometime and plan something? Any good ideas for a first date/get-together/outing? She lives like 20-25 minutes away and we both can drive.</p>
<p>I would think that a plain movie would be a good/safe start for a first date. Everyone likes a good movie :).</p>
<p>Nah, movies are overrated. If it's a first date and your both on track then go somewhere outside where you can walk. I know where we live there is an outside concert every Saturday night downtown. Check around and see if there's something like that around. Just go somewhere that you can talk. Personally, I HATE movies as first dates because you don't get to talk at all and usually it's kind of awkward because you're not sure of what to do.</p>
<p>Uh... I wouldnt do a movie. Honestly, I didnt go see a movie with my gf until we were going out for 2 months or so (I'm 18, so admittedly, I dont have that much experience in the real dating world either). I would suggest doing something really fun, yet something that will give you a chance to talk to each other. Think about it, a movie is just an excuse to not talk to each other and avoid possible awkward moments. But that's retarded b/c the whole point of going out with someone is to get to know them better. Go play mini-golf if she's that type of girl, or something like that.</p>
<p>Haha see smart people think alike ;).</p>
<p>Movie; easy date.</p>
<p>If you actually want to talk with her, don't go for a movie. Bowling is a fun date actually... you get to have fun, be busy, and talk at the same time. Also, you don't have to worry about trying to "entertain" her with conversation (if that's not your strong point) if you go bowling. Or mini-golfing. Mini-golfing is good too.</p>
<p>I second bowling or mini-golfing...also think about taking her out to a little coffee shop somewhere where you can treat her to a latte and just chat. I wouldn't do a movie...you can't really get to know a person there, and that's kinda the point of a first date! Good luck :-)</p>
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<p>Minigolf can have lines which would could lead to conversation.</p>
<p>But you need conversation! Even if it's not your strong point, you have to get to know each other somehow.</p>
<p>Yeah, if you go to a movie, you won't talk, and it'll be awkward after. I'd say go for coffee for your "first date" and ask her to a movie for the second date. Or do something fun, like mini golf or ice skating or something. Ice skating's good because then you can hold hands and talk and it's fun and cute at the same time! haha :)</p>
<p>Yeah, don't go too much in either extreme: a place that forces lots of awkward moments (dinner) or not enough talking at all (movies). I'd go someplace with a little bit of a challenge, so you have something to talk about. Like, minigolf, etc.</p>
<p>A couple of things:</p>
<p>Make the date a mystery for her. Just tell her you're going to pick her up and what to wear, that you had some ideas. A woman will like the fact that you are in control, that it's all mapped out, and that it unfolds (which is part of the fun). It'll make you seem like you are looped in to fun things. On the other hand, if something you planned is bombing (it turns out she hates, for example, mini-golf), have a good plan B.</p>
<p>Try to find out without making it obvious what she might like. </p>
<p>Additionally:</p>
<p>Off-beat is good. Is there an oxygen bar nearby? what about a culinary academy that let's you try out student food? A cool art exhibit. An improv show that will accept minors. Personally, I find mini golf boring, but that's me. Try to figure out what she might like.</p>
<p>^^He's in high school. Sounds a bit excessive for a first date.</p>
<p>I think the movies is a bad idea. I mean, you're stuck in the same place doing the same thing for two hours, you can't talk too loudly, it's cold, you might not both like the movie. The movies is good when you've been together a while and you want a dark place for some giggling and some pda :)</p>
<p>Try an activity so you won't be stuck say, at a restaurant if it goes bad. Then, if you're having fun, you can extend it by going out to dinner and possibly a movie. Mini-golf sounds good- cheap, cute, girls can stand it. Go-carting and laser tag are cool but a little iffy (personally, I hate go carts, and laser tag gets stinky, and there are too many kids around, but you be the judge of your gal). Roller/Ice skating would be totally awesome too. Or a really cool museum (don't take her to like, a landscape art show, you want her to think you're worldly, but not boring). A festival or carnival would be cool. Basically, anything fun where you're not trapped but can still have fun.</p>
<p>Yeah I agree with everyone about the movie thing...Movie=Bad first date</p>
<p>Anyway take her to the beach if you live by one. Always stuff to do there like surfing and sand castles and maybe a fair/carnival is there. </p>
<p>You should do something that shows who you really are sorta. Like if you really like music, take her to a concert. Or if you like art, go to a art gallery. Oh yeah Mix things up too. Like Do bowling then dinner then dancing. Add a little variety. Always go to a place where you are familar with.</p>
<p>Most importantly, you want to make a connection with her on the first date.</p>
<p>Thats just me.. Gl on everything</p>
<p>You need to purchase two tickets, first-class, to France. You're going to land in that Charles de Gaulle airport, and you're going to go the Eiffel Tower, then visit the Louvre, look at the Mona Lisa, then go to Monaco via train, then fly back. Nothing of less quality is acceptable.</p>
<p>A: Minigolf.. (let her win)</p>
<p>B: Bowling.. (again let her win without her noticing)</p>
<p>lobgent, you make me smile =]. Anyways, why does everybody suggest bowling? I think that is the most boring thing in the world (before I get yelled at, I bowled for 6 years and did tournaments and everything, still found it boring). Wait no, 2nd to golf, the carts are fun though =]. It can be fun but if you do that make it a group date. Mini-golf can be good, I still suggest something free and outdoors. Where are you from? </p>
<p>Or if you're both athletic, see if there's a sport you guys have in common and play a game of pick-up anything. You'd be surprised at how well it works. Unless she's girly, in which case I'm out of ideas. But sporty girls love to show off their skills to guys and break out of that girly mold.</p>
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<p>Oh, please.... chances are it is not a good movie and second of all, it should be about US not a good movie!</p>
<p>Ugh, if you took me out to a movie on our first date I would probably never date you again unless I was falling for you. And I can't picture the guy I fall for offering to go to a freakin' movie....</p>
<p>Personally, for me ... if I like him and he likes me back, I would love our first date to be walking around the park or some outdoor event like a community faire.</p>
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A: Minigolf.. (let her win)</p>
<p>B: Bowling.. (again let her win without her noticing)
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Oh yeah those are good ones! If you were dating me, I'd be mad if you let me win. In fact... I would not want to do it with you again because a) its no fun if you let me win or b) I would actually think you suck which is boring, too</p>
<p>I hate bowling. If we went to a Bowling ally, I would stray off to the video games and you'd be like "***? get back here!"</p>
<p>Lmao I loved that post ^^. I like how for the most part you know who is a girl talking and who is a guy talking on here by their ideas.</p>