First date

Skitbra

What's the best activity to do on a first date? Cinema, dinner... anybody have any other suggestions out of the normal?

Riamfada

Cinema on a first date. Dinner on a second. Perhaps a drive to somwhere nice?

LoneGunM@n

Cinema, followed by Eddie Rockets or the like

Deadwing

Skitbra wrote:

What's the best activity to do on a first date? Cinema, dinner... anybody have any other suggestions out of the normal?

Try felching, or if youre up for it, give her a tony danza.

Oh wait...
Eh the cinema.

Dave

It depends how comfortable you are with the person. The cinema is always a good idea for early dates because you don't have to talk during it and it gives you something to talk about afterwards.

But if ye both get on well enough, then go for a walk, along a lake or something, the weather's savage at the moment, so no better time. Other than that, dinner, bowling, aaaahhhh drinking of some sort to loosen ye up. That's all I can think of anyway.

Riamfada

Allcohol always opens the doors. Go with the booze. Thats Got Grimes' Gaurantee

Kingp35

Cinema is same old same old. try to be a bit more imaginative and come up with something different. There does be plenty of stuff going on in Dublin at any one time. Just check out whats on the moment.

Or bring her on the Dublin Ghost Tour Bus thats a lot of fun and she will love it I bet. Will def give you something to talk about and you can go for a drink or something after it. Its not too expensive either so it wont blow your budget. Thats what I recommend anyway

petes

Deadwing wrote:

Try felching,

If thats what I think it is I definitely didnt need to be reminded of 4 minutes before I have a curry chip for my Lunch.

BizzyC

Kingp35 wrote:

Or bring her on the Dublin Ghost Tour Bus

Dude, that sounds like such a weak first date.....
go to the cinema, and for a drink afterwards.

Kernel

Go look at baby clothes and wedding dresses. Remember, fail to plan, plan to fail.

magpie

Cinema is a sh1te idea, you sit uncomfortably in the dark and don't get to know each other as you can't talk. Go to the pub, booze eases the process along. And everyone loves the pub.

What's a

Tony Danza

?

irlirishkev

I never get the idea of going to the cinema for a first date. You don't get to speak to eachother, just sit there in silence wondering wether or not to make physical contact!

Dinner.. no good either. Cos if you're the nervy type, you might spill something on yourself, or her. Also, you could end up with something between your teeth, and not realise.

Just go for a drink. Somewhere with music to avoid silences. If you like eachother after that, then you can risk the other stuff.

K.

magpie

Anyone getting deja vu here?

Sherifu

Deadwing wrote:

give her a tony danza.

Lmao,

'Who's the boss?'

Kingp35

BizzyC wrote:

Dude, that sounds like such a weak first date.....
go to the cinema, and for a drink afterwards.

what are you talking about. Everyone goes to the cinema its such a boring and sh1te first date. You dont get to talk or anything you just sit there.

You gotta do something different. It will get the girls interest as well. I would just go to the pub though

irlirishkev

magpie wrote:

Anyone getting deja vu here?

didn't you just say that?

magpie

What year is this? Where am I?

Kernel

magpie wrote:

What year is this? Where am I?

The year is 2012, you're in the Islamic Republic of Irelamabad of course!

Cungi

Bring her to a pig farm. you can't lose

Son_of_Belial

Lol. Take her to the beach in the evening time. Preferably one that doesn't stink. I recommend Portmarnock or Donabate.

Kiera

Depending on how well she knows you. I know it’s a first date but u have might known each other before. If this is the case a nice drive and a walk somewhere. This way you can chat and get the know her more. If you don’t know her then it might not be such a good idea to suggest a drive coz I don’t think I’d like to be in a car with a stranger no matter how nice he seemed. If you don’t know her why not meet her somewhere and grab a bite to eat. Nothing too fancy, just somewhere you can chat. G'Luck x x

kwinabeeste

word of warning on the drinkin thing tho....I met a girl in a club and after chatting for a while she asked me for my no. We ended up meetin and she was nice girl and good looking. We went to a busy bar and then after 1 drink we went to a more kinda classy bar...got on ok i think at this stage...then she suggested goin to a late bar at closing. Big mistake i ended up plastered and made a fool of myself....haven't heard from her since!!!

By all means go for a few drinks to get to know the girl, BUT don't get drunk on the 1st date!!!

PatrickStar

Invite her over to your house. Rent a copy of "Teen Wolf" followed by "Willow" and seduce her at the interval with some erotic dancing.

She'll be putty in your hand!!

StupidLikeAFox

Anyone getting deja vu here?

rideordie

Cungi wrote:

Bring her to a pig farm. you can't lose

this is brilliant..I would love to go on a pig farm or any farm for every date and have fresh milk afterwards sitting on the grass...and have a smoke later on and then make out for the rest of the night.,..ahhh..lovely

Naos

Comedy club.

Zyox

The zoo.

joejoem

Paris in 1872 Id go for either August 27th or the 29th,


whichever you think she would like the best!

is_that_so

First is the OP of age to hit a bar?

Cinema may be a bit dull but if you both like it, it gives you a conversation topic afterwards. Cinema and maybe a drink, although comedy/music/theatre could be good as well. You're just easing in here, not changing the world :rolleyes:

Gross Halfwit

Take her to like the IFI or the UGC. They have bars in them so you two could chat before hand. If you run out of things to say then just take her into the cinema screen, it will kill some time so you can think of something else it will also show that you are in charge. Some girls like the assertive types.They have some foreign/indie movies on so you can pretend your interesting and sensitive. Dont go to a movie that lasts over one and a half hours though. Thats too long to be just sitting there. Afterwards you can go to a different relaxed bar and chat. Hopefully the movie will bring up a few things to talk about. But dont just keep talking about the movie. It will make you seem boring and nervous, never a good first impression. Ask her opinions on stuff and actually listen.

Go out early enough, like 7.30 so you have plenty of time to watch a movie with time enough left for a late dinner if she likes? Dont keep asking her how she is either, girls hate that. Take her some place unusual and a place thats personal to you aswell. She will think your deep. Pay for everything but dont flash your cash and look like a playa!

Wear more clothes than you need so you can give her your coat when its cold. That way neither of you are freezing but she thinks its a big sacrifice. Points scoring here.

Be desireless. A chick can smell an agenda a mile away.
Be excellent. Do nice thing s for her and in front of her to warrant a second date or perhaps a goodnight kiss.
Be gone. Dont outstay your welcome. If she says she is tired or that she has work in the morning. Respect that and take her home. Dont hold out to see what you can get from her. Put her in a taxi if she lives in the opposite direction as Taxi convo can be a bit strained you know?

Finally. Whatever you do or wherever you go DO NOT GET DRUNK!

Good Luck.

joejoem

Oh and make sure you work yourself up as much as possible before hand! Honestly that is the best thing to do. Also Id have a hip flask with whiskey in my pocket and a straw leading to your mouth. If she turns out to be boring just take a sup and spit it in her eye.

OLDYELLAR

The Dublin ghost tour bus!!
If i didnt have a bf and was going on a first date , Id love that!!Be deadly!

Coney Island

No way cinema for a first date!

liamk

Wear more clothes than you need so you can give her your coat when its cold. That way neither of you are freezing but she thinks its a big sacrifice. Points scoring here.

excellent idea durin winter but in this heat watch out for the extra layers a jumper would sufice for the bangin summer evenins we've been gettin of late!!!

Steveire

I'm against cinema on this one too. I prefer more imaginative, interactive dates. If you want ideas, watch MTV dismissed.

OLDYELLAR

the ghost bus tour!!!It`l rock!

CathyMoran

Am old fashioned when it comes to first dates - firstly I like to meet at a very public place (such as Bewleys) for coffee, always have the friend ringing me after about 30 minutes just in case I need to make an excuse/know that I am safe and I always let a friend know where I am going. Then dinner. Should state that I have only dated 5 guys, but until you know someone it is always better to be safe.

Gross Halfwit

CathyMoran wrote:

Am old fashioned when it comes to first dates - firstly I like to meet at a very public place (such as Bewleys) for coffee, always have the friend ringing me after about 30 minutes just in case I need to make an excuse/know that I am safe and I always let a friend know where I am going. Then dinner. Should state that I have only dated 5 guys, but until you know someone it is always better to be safe.

True. Better safe than buried in a shallow grave in someone's basement...I err mean...better safe than sorry.

Zoo is also a good one which was mentioned. If you want safe and conventional then dinner and a movie. If you want fun and unique then try Crazy Golf, aforementioned Ghost bus, paintball??, a booze cruise thing to wales and back?, a trip down to someplace like Bray or something for a walk on the beach and arcades etc.

rideordie

the zoo would be a horrible first date.Some people can't stand seeing big animals in small cages.I would probably be that girl who throws up on a first date..in the zoo.that place makes my skin crawl.

joejoem

rideordie wrote:

the zoo would be a horrible first date.Some people can't stand seeing big animals in small cages.I would probably be that girl who throws up on a first date..in the zoo.that place makes my skin crawl.

Sexy!

Naos

Gross Halfwit: Welcome to boards.
That advice made me piss myself, nice one

Tiffany

Go for a picnic in the park, especially while it's really sunny. It's quiet and you'll get to chat for hours.
Cinema is not for a first date.

Tar.Aldarion

picnic or pub...mmm yay!
there the ones.

Dagnir Glaurung

I second park. The object of the first date is to spend as little money as possible while finding out as much as possible. Cinema fulfills neither of these. Waste of time and money.

Besides, I'm one of those people who talk through movies. Everyone hates that. Avoid the cinema

Winters

Zyox wrote:

The zoo.

"See them bunnies at it ... thats you and me later babe"

anthonymcg

Mear wrote:

Comedy club.

Completely. Nothing puts people in a better mood than laughter. Well....sort of but you get my drift.

StonedParadoX

Kernel wrote:

The year is 2012, you're in the Islamic Republic of Irelamabad of course!

roffle sproffle

She-Ra

Tar.Aldarion wrote:

picnic or pub...mmm yay!
there the ones.

i done both of these a couple of months ago... went to the secret gardens for an hour or so then went to the pub... was a great day and he even commented that it was really brave to pick the park and it intrigued him... score!

Gross Halfwit

Mear wrote:

Gross Halfwit: Welcome to boards.
That advice made me piss myself, nice one

Cheers.

blondie83

Gross Halfwit wrote:

Take her to like the IFI or the UGC. They have bars in them so you two could chat before hand. If you run out of things to say then just take her into the cinema screen, it will kill some time so you can think of something else it will also show that you are in charge. Some girls like the assertive types.They have some foreign/indie movies on so you can pretend your interesting and sensitive. Dont go to a movie that lasts over one and a half hours though. Thats too long to be just sitting there. Afterwards you can go to a different relaxed bar and chat. Hopefully the movie will bring up a few things to talk about. But dont just keep talking about the movie. It will make you seem boring and nervous, never a good first impression. Ask her opinions on stuff and actually listen.

Go out early enough, like 7.30 so you have plenty of time to watch a movie with time enough left for a late dinner if she likes? Dont keep asking her how she is either, girls hate that. Take her some place unusual and a place thats personal to you aswell. She will think your deep. Pay for everything but dont flash your cash and look like a playa!

Wear more clothes than you need so you can give her your coat when its cold. That way neither of you are freezing but she thinks its a big sacrifice. Points scoring here.

Be desireless. A chick can smell an agenda a mile away.
Be excellent. Do nice thing s for her and in front of her to warrant a second date or perhaps a goodnight kiss.
Be gone. Dont outstay your welcome. If she says she is tired or that she has work in the morning. Respect that and take her home. Dont hold out to see what you can get from her. Put her in a taxi if she lives in the opposite direction as Taxi convo can be a bit strained you know?

Finally. Whatever you do or wherever you go DO NOT GET DRUNK!

Good Luck.

As a girl I've gotta say this guy has the right idea! I wish some of the guys from my first dates had been more like that

Oh and it can be good to do something different on a first date, although the cinema is usually a safe bet. I think someone mentioned paintballing earlier on? Thats an excellent idea if you think the girls would be up for it (some really girly girls mightn't)Or you could do something crazy like take her skydiving! (beware this would require lots and lots of money, although she'd absolutley never forget her first date!) Another interesting option if you have the money might be to take her up on a flight in a small cessna from Weston aerodrome - most people haven't been in anything smaller than a 737, so it would be an interesting experience. Or you could always just get her to arrange the first date - some of us girls like doing that!

shakaman

<18 - Old Wesley school disco

>18 - Boozin it up in Flannery's for a few hours followed by coopers.

It's like goin to the zoo except the animals in heat on show are humans.....if that doesn't get the lovely in question in the mood I'll eat my mouse!