First date ideas?

[Adz]

OK, so I've got a date planned but no location as of yet.

I was thinking maybe the museum followed by coffee OR national gallery of victoria followed by coffee.

What do you think - what's worked for you in the past.

Cheers

 

[ripitup27]

Go parking in a dark area away from people. She'll like you because she'll see you as her fearless protector.

 

[Artie Bucco]

What is she interested in?

You could do anything on a date, just try and make it fun

 

[SHAKESPEARE]

The Esplanade Market in St. Kilda on a Sunday afternoon, followed by a quick walk along the beach and then onto Coffee in Acland Street.

 

[Gabbie]

If she barracks for the Pies like you do - take her to the footy.

Seriously, what about a Sunday brunch or Yumcha (unless she's an anorexic vegan) then the museum - if she's interested in them. Take a drive somewhere and stop for Devonshire Tea/Lunch in front of a fire in a country pub, then check out the local "ye olde shoppes" etc.

It's only the first date so no need to go all crazy.

 

[James_Hutchy]

I'd say a movie then Coffee, It's not very original but It's probably better than the museum.

 

[Embers]

Motel suite number 434. Thats after going to the servos to get some lube

Either that or just go out for dinner. I dont think ive ever done anything different than that on a first date. Its simple yet effective.

 

[tandino]

Can't go wrong with a movie.

Nice, safe option.

 

[Embers]

Can't go wrong with a movie.

Nice, safe option.

Cant talk at a movie. Find out nothing that way. Its a good way to guarantee a second date cos nothing can possibly go wrong cos well nothing happens

 

[Ron]

Yeah don't do a movie as a first date, more of a second date thing.

Do something fun for a first date, i've taken girls bowling before and that seems to work ok.

Ok just go somewhere nice for dinner.

 

[Omar Jones]

Do a combo - Take her to lunch on Lygon Street - share a bottle of wine then head down to the IMAX if things went ok over lunch.

 

[Juddy88]

OK, so I've got a date planned but no location as of yet.

I was thinking maybe the museum followed by coffee OR national gallery of victoria followed by coffee.

What do you think - what's worked for you in the past.

Cheers

Any reason for going to the Museum? Is she into that?

I would personally go for a ****-out-Tuesday myself.

As someone said before, bowling. One of my mates just went bowling with a chick on a first date and he reckons they had a good time.

 

[Alex99]

Mini golf and then coffee.

 

[matera_goal]

I'd say a movie then "Coffee", It's not very original but It's probably better than the museum.

Edited for accuracy

 

[thegreenmachine]

Out for a drink at the pub would be the way I would go, also amongst the first places to go and pick up.

 

[Adz]

What's wrong with the museum lol?
Apparently the Last Day of Pompeii exhibition is quite good...
Movies are sooo high school.
The bowling is an option too; but it's about finding the right combination for my age (21), the wine suggestion although good, doesn't suit our age group.
Maybe i'll just throw both ideas out there.

 

[Equus]

Coffee. Get to know her over coffee or tea or whatever and if she isn't to your liking, you can end it short.

After that, perhaps take her to the Botanical and chat some more.

 

[Hard Ball Get]

I'd say a movie then Coffee, It's not very original but It's probably better than the museum.

Museum Wayyyyyyyyy better than a movie.
A movie is a shit place for a date. You can't find much out about a person sitting down in silence eating popcorn...

 

[Juddy88]

Museum Wayyyyyyyyy better than a movie.
A movie is a shit place for a date. You can't find much out about a person sitting down in silence eating popcorn...

I agree, M&M's are the way to go. Perhaps add a Choc-Top as well.

 

[daddy_4_eyes]

Ask for dating advice on an internet forum and you'll get a bunch of nerds with NFI giving you shit advice.

Don't ever go to the movies on a first date.
Don't take her to dinner either. 1) Too much scope for awkward silences. 2) Why fork out $$ for a dinner when you have nothing (time or emotion) invested in her? It's not being cheap, just practical.
And don't take her to a pub, unless she's a bogan and you're both from Sunshine/Frankston.

Coffee is a good idea, its short and sweet and you can move on to another activity quickly.
Your museum idea was really good too. Even if she's not into museums, its one of those places where you can have a laugh at the displays and are free to leave at any time (as opposed to a play or movie, where you're stuck for the duration).

Ideally you want a place where if the conversation dies you can easily come up with something to say. A museum gives you that, there's so much on display that you can talk about any of those things and not necessarily about each other.

Do coffee then museum.

 

[Embers]

Ask for dating advice on an internet forum and you'll get a bunch of nerds with NFI giving you shit advice.

Don't ever go to the movies on a first date.
Don't take her to dinner either. 1) Too much scope for awkward silences. 2) Why fork out $$ for a dinner when you have nothing (time or emotion) invested in her? It's not being cheap, just practical.
And don't take her to a pub, unless she's a bogan and you're both from Sunshine/Frankston.

Coffee is a good idea, its short and sweet and you can move on to another activity quickly.
Your museum idea was really good too. Even if she's not into museums, its one of those places where you can have a laugh at the displays and are free to leave at any time (as opposed to a play or movie, where you're stuck for the duration).

Ideally you want a place where if the conversation dies you can easily come up with something to say. A museum gives you that, there's so much on display that you can talk about any of those things and not necessarily about each other.

Do coffee then museum.

Do people really talk about their surroundings on a first date? If you have to talk about the color of the paint on the wall than I suggest the relationship wont last.

Theres no scope for awkward silences if you choose the right restuarant. I have a particular place I go to all the time. Its loud enough to avoid silence yet quiet enough to hold a conversation.

I think a musem sends off the wrong vibe personally. Its where youd take a friend. Its making judgments about her personality aswell you shouldnt be making. For all you know atm shes a complete airhead who doesnt know what the Mona Lisa is so a museum then seems a bit dumb.

 

[Ricketts]

Ask for dating advice on an internet forum and you'll get a bunch of nerds with NFI giving you shit advice.

...

Whoa, hold up everyone, scrap the first 19 posts, Casanova is here.

 

[St 07]

Pics or it didn't happen.

 

[sear]

As a girl, I would say - unless you know 100% that she is a morning person - do not go for the Sunday brunch idea - i cant think of anything worse for a first date. Girls arent like guys and cant just role out of bed and go - we take a while to get ready - even longer for a date - so now she has to get up extra early on a Sunday morning, my one sleep in day, to head out with someone she may not even end up liking. If it were me, it would also mean I probably couldnt go out Saturday night - so now he's taken up even more of my time. Maybe for a second/third etc date - but definitly not for the first. Also keep in mind that if shes not a morning person - shes probably not going to be coming up with the best conversation. Also - Sunday markets/brunch etc seem too kinda "coupley" for me - unless shes old and desperate and dying to jump straight into a serious relationship (and you are too!!)... i dunno, it would seem a bit too much for me....

Coffee is the best way to go, or dinner, but it depends on the circumstances like how long you've known each other/age etc

 

[FootyJunkie]

After that, perhaps take her to the Botanical and chat some more.

Some good hiding places there.