Women Make sure you are looking your best before your first meeting - but don't over-do the makeup; guys will feel more at ease if you are looking more natural. Don't tell your potential partner your whole life story on a first date - he wants to get to know you but he'll have to ask you out again.  Guys like a little bit of mystery. Turn off your mobile once you both arrive - a phone ringing can be quite off putting when you are trying to get know someone - he's meant to be your centre of attention. No matter how nervous you are if you are drinking make sure you eat.  You want a potential partner to remember the lovely you, not the one slurring and stumbling.  You never get a second chance to make a first impression. Definitely offer to pay your share of the bill; guys think its rude if you don't at least offer.  If he won't accept and you are interested in seeing him again tell him you'll shout him next time.  This may ensure a second date without sounding too keen. Men Relax, be yourself, she has already accepted a date with you so she probably thinks you are ok and is probably just as nervous as you.  Dating should be fun, try to make her laugh.  A lady loves a guy that can make her laugh.  If she is having fun chances are she will want to see you again. Don't ask questions that can be answered with simple yes or no answers - this can stop the conversation from flowing freely. Make sure you wear your aftershave.  Women will remember a guy who smells great.  If you have never had a lady comment on the aftershave you wear, get a new one, it's obviously not working.  If you are unsure of a nice aftershave go into a department store, one of the female assistants will be sure to make your decision easy!