Choosing a resturant for a date

Choosing a Good Restaurant for a Date

Food is more than fuel for our bodies, especially on a date. It becomes a celebration, a first impression and an ice breaker if all else fails. If you are dating someone for the first time, and you would like for it to go well, then you most choose the restaurant with the utmost care and attention to detail. One bad move and you could ruin what might have been the beginning of something beautiful. On the other hand, a really good choice could very well save you from sheer disaster.

If this is a first date, then take the time to get to know a little bit about your companion’s preferences. There is nothing worse than showing up in front of the local steak house only to find out that your date is a die hard vegetarian. If you know any of her friends or family, pick their brains for her favorite meals, or any other tidbits. It will make you look like a very caring man and you start the evening off already ahead on “points”.

Skip the five star places, you will either come off looking pretentious or pathetic. Save those places for special occasions later in the relationship. On the other hand, don't go totally cheap and try a fast food place either; nothing says I don't care like a date that starts off with talking into a plastic clown head. Your best bet is to choose a mid-price, sit down type restaurant with a wide ranging menu. Most places can accommodate special requests, so don't be afraid to ask.

Choosing a good restaurant for your date also means choosing to dress appropriately and to use good manners as well. Don’t think you are going to get very far with a date if you have just walked up to the door of a very nice, Italian restaurant in cut off jeans and flip flops. Humiliation is not an aphrodisiac, trust me. Do show up nicely dressed, and hold the door open for her, good manners never go out of style.

At the table, decide whether or not you will order for both of you, or if she would prefer to give her selection to the server herself. Some women think that is urbane and sophisticated, others find it creepy and demeaning, so ask first. Watch for her cues for your own behavior. If she does not even glance at the wine menu, ask if she would mind if you had a glass first, she might be anti-alcohol, and your glass of wine may just cost you, big time.

Definitely offer her dessert. If she refuses, but does so rather reluctantly, then order her something to go, or offer to split her choice with her. (If it is chocolate, you will have earned major brownie points, pardon the pun).

Lastly, when the check comes, don't make some huge production about paying it. If she wants to pay part, and you want to pay the whole thing, do not ruin a nice evening with an argument. Suggest that she pay the tip, or pay for the movie. Or better yet, tell her that she can buy the meal on your next date. You have just deflected potential hurt feelings, and asked for a second date in one smooth move. You have to admire an efficient man!

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Wondering how to get that phone number?

How to Get a Girl's Phone Number

There you stand, look at you! Little knots of men standing in the bar, watching the girls drink and dance. You have spotted "the One"and you wish you knew what to do. You do know that if you do not make a move soon, she will either disappear or worse, stroll out of here on the arms of someone more bold. You don’t even know her name yet, but you are already having a jealous break down. What is a poor fellow to do?

First of all, slow down on the drinking. Being approached by a sloshingly drunk man is not at all appealing, no matter how attractive he is ordinarily. Try to ditch your entourage for the moment. Would you want an entire group of your laughing friends to hear you get shot down if this goes poorly? Pop into the bathroom and have a quick peek at yourself. Slick your hair down, but avoid that cheap bathroom cologne. Finally check your break and pop a mint if you need one. Square off your shoulder, suck in your gut and head on out there.

Don’t just stomp over to the target girl and grunt out the first thing that pops into your mind, but steer clear of the tired opening lines. No one is going to fall for the "did you hurt yourself when you fell out of heaven" line, trust me. Stick with the simple basics, and keep in mind that if you are in a loud bar, meaningful conversation is going to be impossible. Walk up, smile and wait for a smile in return. If she rolls her eyes as soon as you walk up, you have more than likely just been handed the no sale sign, so move on. If you get a smile, then all systems are a go for the next step. Stick out your hand and introduce yourself. Shake her hand gently but firmly. You do not want her to think you are treating her like she will break, but you do not want to hurt her either. Oh, and guys, a hand shake is two gentle shakes, not an opportunity to get some cheap chest jiggling action going. Ask her name, and then use it when speaking to her. Repeating her name shows that you were paying attention and that you are interested in her as a person.

Wait for a lull in the loud music and then take your chance. Lean in, but try not to blatantly peep down her top. Tell her that you noticed her earlier. Be honest and try not to sound too sappy about it. Ask if she would be interested in grabbing a cup of coffee or something with you sometime. If she says yes, then ask her for her phone number, but don't blow your progress by pulling out some ratty, tacky black book from your back pocket. Some people will program every number they get immediately into their cell phone, but that makes no sense to me. What if you never actually go out? Or worse, what if you go out and have a perfect stinkeroo of a time? It's best to save programming that number in after a successful date or two. Ask if she has something to write her number on. If she doesn't grab a napkin and show her how resourceful you can be. No napkins? Stick out your arm and let her write her info there. You get the number, you get a little body contact; just don't get caught looking down her blouse!

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Safe Dating online: Better safe then sorry

Searching for a date can be as simple as turning on your computer, but if you are not careful you could end up with your heart broken or something far worse. You have to be safe in any dating situation but online dating opens up more of the world to you, exposing you to a wider group of people. The more people that you meet, the bigger the odds that you will run into a bad apple or two in the barrel, You simply cannot go off uninformed. It's a big bad world out there and the Internet brings it right into your own home.

First things first; know who you are tailing to. Meeting someone in a public chat room for a computer is on thins meeting that person in real life is something entirely different. If your feel that this might be the one for you proceed with extreme caution Never give a stranger you full name or your home address. Give only your ell phone number if you are giving number at this point at all. Do not get drawn or bullied into the quiet night at home idea for a first date. If that is the only acceptable idea for him stop talking to him and block him from further contact.

Make sure at let one person knows where you are going when whom you are going out with. Let them know where you are and when to expect you home. Make sure that you have you cell with you and chick in with you friends often. Tell you date upfront you need to touch base with friends because they are worried abut you. If he is a decent human being he will understand, if not you might consider ending the date right away.

A better and usually safer option to prowling the chat rooms are the dating sites there are endless sites available some are better then others look around and check out the features before you sigh up, there are a few dating site where membership and all of its benefits to women so research and can save you quite a bit of money. Once you have joined and found your matches, remember, the same rules apply for safety.

Some people are uncomfortable with a Google search for their dates, some will not even consider a date without one. A background search from reputable site is your best bet. Some sites offer a yearly fee and you can have as many searches as you need, if you are going to be doing a lot of dating you should definitely look into these sites.

It is always est to know at least a little bit about your date. always know the warning signs and have an escape planned if the date goes sour. I know a girl that has a code work for an awful date she calls and announces that she has an emergency and she must go, for this reason and for added safety do not get into a car with someone you do not know. Take separate cars even if the date is going well and you decided to continue onto a second location, tell him that you will follow him and do not take nor for an answer. A well mannered man will not want you to be uncomfortable nor will he allow you put yourself in a potentially unsafe situation. Know your fate a keep it public. Be safe. Use your head.

Why a background check?

You might think that a background check is something employees use, or big business. You probably couldn’t imagine the reason why you would need one.

If you are on the net dating, a background check of the person you meet would probably be the safest thing to do, before you meet them in person.

95 percent of the people you meet are honest, but the last five percent are the ones you need to worry about.

A small percentage of predators use online services to find little suspecting persons to victimize. This small percentages make it very dangerous for everyone else, and impossible for us to feel 100 percent safe.

You find someone online, and you email, instant message, and get to know them in many different ways. You think you know this person, but you can be anyone online, you create your own persona.

The last thing you should do is a check on this person, it doesn’t have to be a big deal, all you need to know is his name and address’s You can even check using a phone number.

Remember, you will meet many potential mates before you actually meet the one whom you click with. You are going to come close many times before you meet your prince or princess. Even though you are probably totally safe, why not have peace of mind?

So the last thing you do before you give out any personal information, before you meet him/her in person, before you take that last step, run a background check to be sure you are meeting whom you think you are meeting. If you have children, it is always better to be safe then have regrets.

Facts for online dating

Statistics show that over 40 million people a year are active on a online dating sites. Last year 200,00 marriages were a direct result of meeting online. Internet dating is a profitable enterprise.

Some other fun facts are:

• Last year people paid 247 million to online dating service
• In a study done last year 1 out of 5 consumers between the ages of 24 and 50 were using or had used in the past an online dating service.
• 50% of online dater have an average income of 40.000 dollars a year and up.
• online daters tend to be male, divorced or never married in the labor and usually make more then the women who are online
• 1-8 couples met online last year

Online Dating Sites

Internet Dating. It is the buzz word these days. Over 40 Million people are registered on dating sites, and many more on sites such as Yahoo, or AOL, MSN and local sites. Craig lists is also a source for online singles looking for a mate.

With all of this excitement, do people really find dates online? E Harmony commercials would lead you to believe that everyone who signs up with their service leaves happy. Match.com tells you "we will find your perfect match"

When you sign up with either of these sites, you do long profiles, answer a whole lot of questions about whom you would like, what things and attributes are important to you. You try to be as honest as possible because this is very important to you.

But, it may not be as important to someone else to be entirely honest. So remember to proceed with caution. When you are finally ready to meet the person check them out by using a responsible background check site.

Before you sign up,make a list about what is important to you, and what you will not put up with.

Decide ahead of time what you will or will not compromise on.

Look over the sites. Most or all of the dating sites have a free weekend, or a certain amount pf perusing you can do without obligation. Look, and get a feel for the site before you join. Just because you like the commercials doesn't mean the site is the right one for you.

Research is your key to the whole online dating process. Know your site, know what you want, know your goals.

Happy Hunting!

The Perfect date or is it?

Wow! what a guy! You have been emailing, and IM'ing not to mention "chatting" and he's perfect!

He listens, He is sensitive, he cares what your favorite flower is. His goal are the same as yours, and it seems you are going to be together forever! I'm in Love!

Man, she is really beautiful! Her picture looks just like a movie star, she is warm, loving. She wants kids. She has a great job. I think she is my soul mate.....I'm in Love.....

Hold It!

maybe he is perfectly all right or maybe he is one of the thousands who are not quite telling the truth. Did he say he was a doctor? a Lawyer? Did she say she was independently wealthy? Working in films?

Anything can be true online...Your final step before you meet should be a background check.

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Now, have a good time

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Sad Commentary

It is a sad commentary on today's society that we actually put so much emphasis on looks rather then inner beauty. We often blame Americans for being this shallow, but it is not just us.

This article is a story of a teen who took his life because his date wasn't as attractive as her picture indicated.

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First date: conversation overheard...

Let me set the scene for you. I am joining one of my dear friends for dinner on a beautiful, sunny Friday afternoon. We chose a restaurant that is on the waterfront in a lovely location close to Seattle. The sailboats are out, the kayakers are stoking with water, the dogs are walking their owners.

I arrived at the restaurant a little early and selected a table by the window. It was unusually quiet for a sunny Friday in Seattle. I chalked it up to being the Friday before a holiday week. I imagined all the families that were packing up their vans and heading out for a week of summer vacation. This left the restaurant with only a few patrons.

Seated right behind me was a couple that I hadn't paid any attention to when I first sat down. That soon changed when the deep booming voice of the man interrupted my thoughts of vacationers. With the restaurant only half full, that booming voice was easily carried to my table. While I don't usually participate in eavesdropping (I typed that like I meant it...right?) it was quickly evident that this was a first date. Not only that...but this couple had met each other online. I got quite a chuckle out of the whole conversational exchange. Well, let me rephrase that. It was really one talking...and one listening. I only overheard the woman make two statements. She couldn't get a word in edgewise. Here are some snippets of the sales pitch..I mean conversation:

I believe in carma.

My date had airbrushed her photo, she was considerably heavier then her photo.

She asked me if I was disappointed. Of course not. I had just met her.

I am not judgemental.

She got falling down drunk on our third date.

I took her home, made sure she was safe, and left.

She called me immediately after I left to tell me that was the fastest anyone had ever left her home.

I believe in carma.

I am not materialist.

I had a nice home, nice car and lost everything.

I'll get it back.

I drove up to the recruiters office in a Ferrari and an Armani suit. Told them that I wanted to fly fighter jets, so that's what I did for 10 years.

I believe in carma.

I liked the red dress that you wore in your profile picture.

I fully intended to marry her, she wore this huge ring that I gave her.

I flew jets for 10 years.

I believe in carma.

That's my mantra.

I'll get another house, I'm just not worried about it.

I'm not materalistic.

I liked that red dress that you were wearing in your profile picture.

I always see the positive side of life...just read my profile.

I believe in carma.

I could go on, but I think you get the picture. About an hour after my friend arrived, she leaned over to me and said "Did you know that the couple behind you is on their first date? I can't help but overhear everything he is saying, he is so loud." After we both giggled and agreed that we hadn't really heard the woman utter more then two sentences, we determined that this would also be their last date. I'm just sayin'.

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Post courtesy of Barb Jacobucci Nice shoes and more life observations: another single parent and online dater.

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Different types of dating

Different Types of Dating

There are different types of dating, and here are some of them:

Regular dating. Two people or a couple get together for an activity.

Double dating: two couples get together for an activity.

Group dating: an activity shared by two or more couples.

Blind dating: a date where the participants have not met each other personally before, and is usually set up by a third party.

Long Distance dating or Holidating: because of a long distance relationship, dating only when one or both parties are on holiday or vacation and are only together during that time.

Aside from the different types of dating, there are also systems for organized dating:

Online dating: Instead of using conventional matchmaking, online dating uses specially targeted websites to meet new people.

Speed dating: Where a group of people gets together for several hours in a certain place to get to know one another. At one of these speed-dating events, each person customarily sits with another single member for a fixed period of time to get to know them better, and then at the pre-set time, is asked to move and sit with someone else to repeat the same course of action.

Mobile dating/cell phone dating: Where text messaging and video calling to and from a mobile/cell phone carrier are used to show interest in others on the system. It can be web-based or online dating as well depending on the company used.

Virtual dating: A mishmash of video game playing and dating, where users make avatars to represent themselves in a virtual world in an effort to meet other avatars with the intention of meeting for probable dates.

Singles events: Where a group of singles is brought together to join in a variety of proceedings for the purposes of meeting new people. Such events can include things like parties, workshops and games.

When you meet your date, don't jump to assumptions right away. You might think of something else or form an image in your mind, which is dissimilar from the real person; this is not their fault, so give them a chance. It's normal to feel awkward at first, just relax and try not to think on the outcome. It’s not important if they like you or not, you should just try to enjoy the date. Remember that they are also nervous like you and they also hope that you will like them.

What is internet dating, anyway?

The Guide to Internet Dating

Internet Dating or online dating is a dating system which allows individuals to congregate online through the Internet via a certain program or website, and possibly develop a romantic or sexual relationship.

There are also Internet dating services which provide un-monitered matchmaking through the use of personal computers or even cell phones. Such services normally allow people to provide personal information, and then search for other individuals using a criterion such as age range, gender and location. Most sites allow members to upload their own photos and browse the photos of others. Sites may offer additional services, such as webcasts, online chat, and message boards. Some Sites allow people to register for free but may offer additional services which require a monthly fee.

Many sites are broad-based, with members from a different variety of backgrounds looking for different types of relationships and interactions whilst other sites are more specific, based on the type of members, interests, location, or relationship desired.

Nowadays many people are turning to Internet dating services to increase their chance of meeting someone new. You should compare monthly fees and check if you can do a free trial before you join or make any major commitments.

Once you start, decide on how much personal information you are going to give out about yourself, and how many people you are willing to communicate with on an ongoing basis. Keep in mind, online dating is still dating and it takes time to get to really get to know someone. If you are actually interested in anyone, shift from the Internet exchanges to phone calls then eventually to that first in-person meeting, and make sure it will be in a public location. This is a very important safety precaution that you should always take into account.

While baffling to many beginners, meeting other people through the Internet is in fact quite easy, as well as inexpensive, widely accepted, and about as proficient as you can get short of ordering somebody out of a Macy’s catalog. The Internet is also about as democratic as you can get—young, old, gay, straight, fat, thin, red, blue, rich, poor—everybody’s out there.

But there’s an art to it. First, you have to know which site will best help you find the type of person you want to meet as dating sites also have personalities, just like people do. You have to learn the vernacular and package yourself appropriately and there are some sites that help singles create a fantastic profile with amazing photos. You also have to learn how to swiftly and proficiently tell the difference between the fakes and the real ones, because there are a lot of internet dating sites out there that are just in it to get your money.