First Date

LegacyUser

I'm the girl. We're going to the cinema. Never really done the dating thing before!
Any tips???

Overheal

For starter's, you're the one in control nothing is going to happen unless you want it to, and if you do (as the girl) it generally does.

mikemac

Pay your share

Michellenman

+1

kowloon

Wouldn't have picked the cinema for a start but to make the best out of a bad situation go see something decent and have a nice chat about it afterwards.

Creamy Goodness

cinema is terrible choice for the first date, no interaction (done it before), although going for a casual meal/drink would counter that.

Cathmandooo

+1 that the cinema isnt the best choice of first date, better off being able to have a chat and get to know each other, however:

Tips:

*be yourself
*take it as slow as you want
*be prepared that he could be as nervous as you so give him a chance if he seems quiet
*difficult to pay halves in cinema so maybe he gets tickets and you get food?
*above all just enjoy yourself, these are the good days!

RedXIV

If it ends up being a good movie that ye both spend the whole thing watching, have a back up plan for something to do together. also, the guy is probably terrified he's gonna do something wrong, so be a little supportive.

Have fun kiddo <--- most important piece of advice

DerKaiser

Cinema is traditionally the 3rd date, 1st date it's a bit wierd to do it as you will be sitting half watching the movie and just thinking a million things about your date sitting beside you.

If you want a second date I'd suggest a drink afterwards, you can talk about the movie for starters

Nevyn

There is no such thing about what is traditionally a 3rd date it may be for you DerKaiser but you are not everyone.

c-90

ive never seen a cinema that isnt right beside a resturant or shopping centre so it isnt that bad, rember he is probably more nervous than you!!!!

Overheal

c-90 wrote: »

rember he is probably more nervous than you!!!!

So true.

ZygOte

try and maybe go for a drink before and/or after the movie, cinema = quiet so no real talking or getitng to know someone.

Dilly

If you're very young and not used to dating then easing into it by way of a cinema date is probably a good idea for the two of you. There is much less pressure to be charming and entertaining all night than there is for a meal or a couple of drinks

Having said that do try to do something more interactive if you decide to go for a second or subsequent date!

The most important piece of advice has already been given - enjoy yourself! Remember that the two of you wouldn't be there if you didn't like each other so you've already made a good bit of progress!

I hope you have a great time and let us know how you get on...

TURRICAN

be yourself is most important;)

Max_Damage

Make sure you're not going to see 'Sex & The City'. The poor guy won't be right for months after it!

flawless

Make it easy for him! He probably won't have clue whether you wanna "meet" him but he will definately wanna meet you so just make it easy for him ha!

akamossy

I've went to the cinema on 1st dates and ending up spending over a year with the guy, it isn't all that tragic if ye go to the cinema, you'll have a chance to talk before and after the movie. Just relax and have fun, thats what its supposed to be after all.

Big_Mac

Here's my tip

Relax, and have fun. Thats what its all about

DerKaiser

Thaedydal wrote: »

There is no such thing about what is traditionally a 3rd date it may be for you DerKaiser but you are not everyone.

Ok, you're right, there is no such thing, but anytime I've gone to the cinema it's been the 3rd date and my mates have all said "Getting serious now!" 1st date is usually in a pub, best way to get to know someone

STUBBORNGIRL

Cremo wrote: »

cinema is terrible choice for the first date, no interaction (done it before), although going for a casual meal/drink would counter that.

Cathooo wrote: »

+1 that the cinema isnt the best choice of first date, better off being able to have a chat and get to know each other, however:

Tips:

*be yourself
*take it as slow as you want
*be prepared that he could be as nervous as you so give him a chance if he seems quiet
*difficult to pay halves in cinema so maybe he gets tickets and you get food?
*above all just enjoy yourself, these are the good days!

c-90 wrote: »

ive never seen a cinema that isnt right beside a resturant or shopping centre so it isnt that bad, rember he is probably more nervous than you!!!!

I agree the cinema is definitely not the best choice for a first date. However the plan has been made now so you cant go back on that! i would advise that you suggest a meal beforehand and get the nervousness out of the way! A good chat and get to know eachother and then you could both possibly go for a drink to discuss the movie! (ensure it is a good one)!

HAVE A NICE TIME - Lucky you

az2wp0sye65487

I wouldn't agree that the cinema is the worst possible choice for a 1st date. My 1st date was to the cinema..... not only that but the movie was Terminator!!! Hadn't exactly bothered to check if there was anything decent on, just picked a day and rambled off to the cinema! it was the only thing showing near the time we got there! Have to say i was a bag of nerves.

Worked out well though, we're still together now, living together and everything; since...... well since the last Terminater movie was in the cinemas!