| So, you've found someone special and you want to | | | | for a restaurant (any restaurant), readup on table |
| impress her by taking her on a great and glorious | | | | manners. |
| first date. The problem is... your funds are low. | | | | |
| You're thinking that appearing cheap would not be a | | | | 5. Do I have enough money for the plan? Even |
| very good first impression. What's a guy to do? | | | | though it may not be an expensivedate, have |
| Take heart, a great date doesn't have to be an | | | | enough money for both of you to support the plan. |
| expensive date. You don't have to take her to an | | | | Don't ask the date topay. |
| expensive restaurant with valet parking and a maitre | | | | |
| d'. You don't have to go to a Broadway play or to | | | | List of first date Ideas for the person with little |
| Carnegie Hall. There are many fun and imaginative | | | | money |
| things to do that will get you off to the right start | | | | 1. Enjoy Nature |
| and make the right impression. | | | | - Enjoy a free concert in the park with a picnic |
| | | | | basket. Scan the net for local musicfestivals and take |
| Be prepared for an enjoyable time | | | | a basket with sandwiches, wine, cheese, fruit and a |
| Before you embark on the date, however, to be | | | | blanket. |
| reasonably sure of its success, be prepared. A first | | | | - Go on a hike and end it with a picnic. |
| date, even for a mature individual, can be a | | | | - Take a romantic walk on the beach at night and |
| harrowing experience, especially if it's very important | | | | wade in the surf. |
| to you. The key to surviving is to prepare yourself | | | | - Seek out the natural scenic areas of your locale, like |
| in advance. First decide that you're going to have a | | | | caves and waterfalls |
| good time no matter what happens, but also be | | | | |
| prepared for anything that may happen. To put | | | | 2. See interesting local historical sites |
| yourself at ease and make it an enjoyable time, think | | | | - Go to a museum that you're familiar with and enjoy |
| about the following questions and others like them to | | | | telling her about the exhibits |
| prepare for the date: | | | | - Go to a local historic area and take a tour. Read |
| | | | | up on the history first for better conversation later. |
| 1. Is my plan appropriate for both of us? Are we | | | | - Go to a swap meet. |
| going to do something that is fun forboth and that | | | | - Go to an unusual book store. |
| both can do? | | | | |
| | | | | 3. Have fun at home |
| 2. Am I dressed appropriately? If it's a casual | | | | |
| date, don't overdo it. Look casual butsmart. | | | | - Cook your favorite meal |
| | | | | - Watch DVDs with snacks |
| 3. Will I arrive on time? Get her address when you | | | | - Have friends over for a potluck dinner |
| make the date, don't wait until thelast minute. Don't | | | | |
| make her wait for you. | | | | If time permits, several of the above ideas can be |
| | | | | combined for an enjoyable and stress-free first date. |
| 4. Am I up on my table manners? If the plan calls | | | | |