Some suggestions for a good first date spot and some places that aren't good the first time around.
Perhaps you lock eyes across a smoky bar. Or maybe a mutual friend introduces you at a party. A conversation ensues. She makes you laugh. He has a really nice smile. Before you part ways, you exchange numbers, promising to call.
Maybe you meet up once for drinks in the following weeks and talk on the phone a few times. Very casual, nothing too serious. You ask her to go out on a date with you and she agrees. A time and date are set and you already know the shirt you’re going to wear, but what to do and where to go are still up in the air.
There are many dos and don’ts when it comes to first dates. Here are a few choices that are sure to be a success and a few that should be avoided. If planned out, you may even get that coveted first kiss. Good luck.
Art in the Park
Every city, from Los Angeles to New York, has its share of outdoor art shows, state fairs, and local seasonal events. They can showcase everything from food to patchwork quilts to wind chimes. These events are weekly happenings in most towns once summer rolls around so check on-line for nearby listings.
All these outdoorsy events have a different feel, so choose carefully. A jazz festival in the park is going to smell a lot different than a state fair with a 4-H competition. What sounds like an antiques fair in a neighboring town may end up being a glorified garage sale.
Of course, wandering around these events is always free, but beware that some events have an entrance fee. The cost of food, if you do decide to dine there, can also be a bit pricey.
Attending one of these events is good for easy conversation, whether it’s for talking about the art hanging in the booths or people-watching. There is often entertainment in many forms; music, all types of how-to demonstrations, or booths to engage in making your own colored bottle of sand.
Bear in mind that these outdoor events are all based on the weather, so be sure to have a back-up plan in case of rain. And unless your date is a member of the Polar Bears’ Club, you’ll stay on her good side by keeping indoors if the weather is chilly.