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What are tips for a first date?

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I'm going on my first date ever to the movies pretty soon and I'm a bit nervous. I know it's going to be so awkward, but what are some tips to help me get through.

God Bless :)
Be courteous and think of her first. Try to relax.

Other than that, any advice I could give would be 35 years outdated, so I won’t try to give any, but will say “congratulations”.
 
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I'm going on my first date ever to the movies pretty soon and I'm a bit nervous. I know it's going to be so awkward, but what are some tips to help me get through.

God Bless :)

First off, don't go to a movie. It's two hours of no conversation at all. Go play putt putt instead.
 
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I usually take my dates to the park. A quick run around, some hide and seek, the odd sniff. Rub noses.

I would advise against any sniffing of butts though. Doesnt go down too well with humans!
 
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I'm going on my first date ever to the movies pretty soon and I'm a bit nervous. I know it's going to be so awkward, but what are some tips to help me get through.

Try to put your physical attraction for your date aside (I know it's hard but try).

Focus on just being good friends.

Don't think of it as a date. Think of it as going to the movies with a good friend.
 
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I usually take my dates to the park. A quick run around, some hide and seek, the odd sniff. Rub noses.

I would advise against any sniffing of butts though. Doesnt go down too well with humans!

Thanks dog.

Sorry I couldn't help myself.
 
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First off, don't go to a movie. It's two hours of no conversation at all. Go play putt putt instead.

A good movie gives you plenty of conversational material for afterwards though.

Don't hesitate to converse about topics important to you; see if they're important to her also.

Be a good listener. We guys have an easier time of it, since most ladies like to talk.
 
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I totally agree with what Darkhorse said.

Develop good communication up front. It will serve you well throughout the relationship, and the next (if this one does not work out)
 
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On the movies you can't really talk so it will give you something to talk about after, positive is that on the movies you will get comfortable being close to each other and talking after will be much easier.

let her pick the movie
 
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I've gotten pretty good at dates over the years. Three things:

1. Be very polite, respectful, and courteous.

2. Get her talking about her. Ask her questions about her likes, dislikes, goals, hobbies, passions, etc.

3. Keep it simple and don't overthink it. Be genuine. Just be you. :)

Good luck!
 
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