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Just don't go anywhere fancy unless if you're rich.

@fradddd Better to see the red flags early on

@acuppa: I guess having a dinner date is a good way to not get your hopes up. You'll find compatibility right away...or not.

[quote=fradddd]That's stupid. A movie is a great idea. You can talk on the way there, and you have something to talk about on the way back or to another place. One on one facing each other trying to figure each other out for the first time (a.k.a. DINNER) can be super nerve wracking and might lead to heavy awkwardness or silence.[/quote]
I disagree completely. If I'm just starting to see someone, I want to connect with them. Sometimes it can be a little nerve-wracking, but I'd much prefer that over doing a movie date and realizing that we didn't get to know each other better. I'd like to believe that seeing a movie would be a good catalyst for discussion, but it rarely happens in practice. "What did you think of the movie?" "Oh, it was, you know, good."

[quote=acuppa]If you're just beginning to date someone, stay away from the movies. You should be doing an activity that requires you to actually have a discussion for a while[/quote]

That's stupid. A movie is a great idea. You can talk on the way there, and you have something to talk about on the way back or to another place. One on one facing each other trying to figure each other out for the first time (a.k.a. DINNER) can be super nerve wracking and might lead to heavy awkwardness or silence.

why don't you ask her to see what she's up to? She knows best where she'd have most fun.

Picnic at the park. Amusement park. The park. Go out to eat at a restaurant. Skiing/snowboarding in the mountains. Coffee (Starbucks for example).

Hookah sounds like a good idea.. only if she's into that as well. If you're taking her for her first time, then shame on you for being a bad influence! (but not rly)
If she's down, then yeah.. do that. Hookah lounges are such chill environments

Find something she likes or go to the zoos. They are always fun.

[quote=Momo123]The only coffee places I know of is Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts lol...[/quote]
Use Foursquare or Yelp to find some good coffee spots in your area.

Take her to a party, in your pants.... jkjk
But in all seriousness, dinner or coffee or a bakery or jamba juice.

[quote=acuppa]This is always a good idea. Regardless of your age, coffee is a really good chance to just sit idly and chat. The caffeine buzz will make it easier to really get the ball rolling. Don't go to Starbucks, though... that's like going to McDonalds for dinner.[/quote]
The only coffee places I know of is Starbucks and Dunkin Donuts lol...

smokke herrr ouuutttt

[quote=trashed]- drinks / coffee[/quote]
This is always a good idea. Regardless of your age, coffee is a really good chance to just sit idly and chat. The caffeine buzz will make it easier to really get the ball rolling. Don't go to Starbucks, though... that's like going to McDonalds for dinner.

[quote=dimo]Movie and dinner is the worst option for early on dates. Period. "Hey, lets spend a few hours in silence then awkwardly watch each other shovel food into our mouths"[/quote]
[quote=acuppa]If you're just beginning to date someone, stay away from the movies. You should be doing an activity that requires you to actually have a discussion for a while. Go out to dinner, go hiking, do an activity together, but try not to plan a date where you'll spend 2 hours not talking to each other.[/quote]

I already been to the movies with her once. It was a lot of fun and stuff happened And for dinners, we are meeting each other at 11am.. Idk any good food places and definitely don't wanna take her to mcdonalds or something

[quote=SomeJello]I agree with the minigolf thing. Or just go to a restaurant or something man that's fun too[/quote]
I never even seen a mini golf place where I live.

And as for you guys who suggested beaches, it's going to be below 60 degrees and I live in Florida so that's not beach weather over here.

I did a laser tag date once.

[quote=TheAxelFenrir]movie and dinner is always the best optio[/quote]

Movie and dinner is the worst option for early on dates. Period. "Hey, lets spend a few hours in silence then awkwardly watch each other shovel food into our mouths"

- drinks / coffee
- concert / dancing at a club
- dinner somewhere (doesn't have to be too expensive, it can just be casual) / or lunch even
- the cliche, sorta lame "mini-golf date"
- some sort of event happening in your city
- weather dependent activities (ice skating, beach, apple picking)

[quote=Chema]Sharkrnado is a good movie if you and your mate are into critique[/quote]
This is actually something I do a lot with my SO, because they're basically made to be riffed on. We've seen just about every movie The Asylum has produced, I think. Netflix has a ton of them.

To your bed...
to play GTA V with her

Minigolf, most minigolf places serve alcohol which is a great way to ease the tension on first dates. It's outdoors, close proximity, laughs to be had.

[quote=acuppa]If you're just beginning to date someone, stay away from the movies. You should be doing an activity that requires you to actually have a discussion for a while. Go out to dinner, go hiking, do an activity together, but try not to plan a date where you'll spend 2 hours not talking to each other.[/quote]
Sharkrnado is a good movie if you and your mate are into critique

Take her far far away and explore the crevices of her cave.

If you're just beginning to date someone, stay away from the movies. You should be doing an activity that requires you to actually have a discussion for a while. Go out to dinner, go hiking, do an activity together, but try not to plan a date where you'll spend 2 hours not talking to each other.