It may be difficult to pick out the best place for a first date. If you know the person then you will have at least an idea of what they are interested in. If it is a blind date picking a great spot may be more difficult. It is not a lost cause either way. There are plenty of great things to do on a first date.

Going out for drinks on the first date is never a good idea. Drinking will make you act differently then you usually do. Your date will not get to see you as you really are and may get a false interpretation of who you are. It is best to stay sober during a first date not only so you can be yourself but also so you can remember the activities that took place and do not regret any decision that you have made.

A great location for the date is a coffee house or a restaurant. You can talk while you grab a bite to eat. Try to order things that don’t upset your stomach. You do not want to spend the night feeling ill, having heart burn, or fearful of passing gas. After grabbing a bite to eat you can go to see a movie. Discuss what movie your date wants to see. Be ready to compromise as your date may not have the same taste as you (a lot like your date may not want to sit through you talking about vet jobs all evening). Be polite and let them decide where to sit. When you are finished watching the movie you could go eat ice cream. There are not many people that do not like ice cream. If someone is lactose intolerant they can still have a snow cone or slushy.

No matter where you go or what you do make sure to be respectful. Be polite at all times. Say please and thank you. Make sure to try not to curse too much. It is best to try to just put your best foot forward and show your date who you really are.