Came up with this one while shaving this morning. So I'm sure a lot of you have been on a date before and probably have a standard or two after the experience about what guys should do or not do. And even if not, you can/should voice your opinion here anyway. What advice do you have for us that we should be aware of or would score us "points" when it comes to going out on dates and whatnot? Let hear em.

And to be fair I'll be making one for the guys in the near future.

Brah, it's not about points scored with girls. It's you being yourself, getting to know the girl, talking to her, listening to her, and learning about what she likes and doesn't like.

By God, don't be the guy who makes himself act like what the girl wants. That's fake, it's wrong, and it won't carry for long. The dos and don'ts are easy.

DO:
Be nice. Talk to them and the server/waiter. Listen to girls, ask them questions, and figure out what they like.

DON'T:
Don't try to make yourself into what they want. Be a man, be yourself, and don't make yourself into what you think the girl wants. I promise, you want to be YOURSELF. If she doesn't like you for yourself, she doesn't deserve to go out with you. Act how you always do.

I think you got the wrong idea here, and maybe I didn't make it too clear. It isn't about giving us advice, it's really about sharing their experiences and/or what THEY think a guy should or shouldn't. I'm asking about what they see from their perspective.

Do

Always look interested when she is talking, it's good for her to know that you are interested it what she has to say, even if it's the most boring subject or you know nothing about it try to follow on by asking her a question as well




Don't

Don't talk about past partners, that's never ends well you don't want to be seen as a playa on your first date

Don't bring people along with you, she has come on a date with you not your friends i'd imagine it would be pretty off putting

Don't turn up looking like a tramp.. put as much effort into your appearance as you can, the first thing she'll see is what your wearing and how you look like looking good is the best possible start to a date

THE MAIN ONE - Silence, it's always bad when you hit that pause and no one says anything for
a while.. both of you sitting there looking into space waiting for the other one to talk.. DON'T let that happen.. if she is shy or hasn't got anything to say make it your job to ask the questions or talk about yourself.. knowing your confident will make her gain confidence throughout the evening.

Always give at least one compliment (that goes for girls too). Not "you look nice", make it more detailed (is that the word I'm thinking?) like "that color looks nice with your skin" or "You're hair looks lovely".
People like to talk about themselves.. Ask her questions. Hobbies, schools, what the wanna do for work, yadda yadda.

Make jokes and tease.. no sexual jokes though! Unless she is CLEARLY that kind of person.

If you run out of things to talk about, ask her if there is anything she wants to know about you.

NEVER EVER make fun of someone else on the date.. Say there is a funny looking guy, don't tell her that you think he's funny looking. It can be seen as extremely rude.

Yes, girls have boobs.. They all look the same (well not really, but practically) so look at her eyes.. 

but, just be yourself. Relax and have fun. If it doesn't work, at least you had fun and got to lean some.

That's about all I got. 

Well, this is from my personal experiences...

DO - be a gentleman. Open doors for her, help her into her seat (if you've gone to a nice enough restaurant) and generally make an effort to take care of her. If the girl you're on a date with is too stuck up and "feminist" to accept this sort of gentlemanly behavior then you're probably better off with out her.

DON'T - look at, talk to, or pay more attention to any other girl than you absolutely have to. Make it seem like they are an inconvenience that is getting in the way of your time with the girl you're on a date with.

DO: Be funny!!! Carry out a decent conversation that is easy going and light. It's ok to be chivalrous but respect a girl that wants to be viewed a bit more equally. You can be a gentleman in your own way. Many guys try the whole bit at first and throw it out the window after time passes. I guess I'm saying you should be genuine.

DONT: If the girl is a gamer, don't make her feel like a weenie. I know way to many guys that are eager to show much just how much better they might be at a game....

Do:
Be yourself.
Be honest.
Use chivalry.
Make small talk.
Put an effort into looking good.
Be interested in what she has to say; try to figure out what she likes and dislikes; try to figure out what she believes in and holds dear.
Make her feel good about herself; compliment her naturally beautiful features.
Enjoy hobbies together that you have in common.
Buy or make her gifts, even if they are small, if they have personal meaning behind them, then she will enjoy them.

Don't:
Take things too fast.
Try to pressure her into doing anything physically intimate. There is no such thing as "gently" pressuring someone when it comes to that. No means no.
On the flip side, be cautious of girls who are giving themselves all away on the first few times you go out.
Be over possessive of her, especially if you're not even in a relationship yet.
Try to be "macho", you come off looking like a jerk.
Put other people down, or gossip... similarly, you'll end up sounding like an ass.
Say conceited things.
Put her friends down.
Make any perverted jokes, even if you think it's mild, just hold off because it's not respectful.
Talk about your exes, and especially don't compare her in any way to past partners.

Cyro Xero : this is actually a very good thread. I've noticed quite a few posts on the subject lately and it may be nice to pull everything into one place. Kudos.

Anyway, I haven't been on a date in a long while, but from what I've learned you shouldn't try to be anything you're not. And a lot of women say you should be a gentleman and open doors and stuff, and to an extent, that's still true, but remember that we've passed civil rights, so don't go too over board with this. I've seen plenty of people treat girls like "too much" of a lady, and they get put off by it.

I guess if there's one thing to take from this, it's just be polite.