Dating can be a scary business, a
minefield of potential embarrassment,
rejection and humiliation, but you only
have to look at the people who have
succeeded to see that it’s not
impossible.
So whether you’re a boy or a girl,
an asker or an askee, a blind-dater,
speed-dater or just a no-hope-dater,
here’s an easy-to-follow guide to the
perils of dating.
Restaurants are the most popular
choice, followed by a drink in a bar or
a show of some kind.
Suggest to her a particular cuisine, as
if you have a restaurant in mind. Don’t
ask what food she likes; it looks like
laziness on your part. There are dozens
of different nationalities to decide from
these days, it’s up to you to suggest one.
Avoid the cinema on the first date. It
might give you something to talk
about, but you’ll spend the whole time
worrying about breaking the ice. It also
means finding a film that you’ll both
like but haven’t seen, and a misfiring
comedy can kill a relationship. How
many sweet romances might have
flourished were it not for Britcoms like
Churchill: The Hollywood Years?
Choose somewhere geographically
neutral. If that’s not possible, pick
somewhere closer to her. It will make
it easier for her to get home, and
choosing the kebab shop underneath your flat looks like you assume she’ll
be coming back later for some first date
lurving.
For the Askee/Woman
Let your date decide on a venue, if
they’re doing the asking.
Don’t be picky with cuisine, and always
be up for something new.
If your date is hesitant about making a
decision, coax him into doing so.
Indecision is worse than a bad decision.
Well, most of the time. Check things like bus routes and bring
a taxi firm number with you. It might
not be a horse-drawn carriage with
fairy godmother, but in this day and age
a reputable mini cab firm is the next
best thing.
