* A restaurant with a lively atmosphere and an inviting host will help
* The restaurant should not be too expensive or too flashy.
* Remember that a dinner date is primarily about eye contact, body gestures including signals and good conversation. Anything that detracts is unnecessary
* Your dinner location should be relaxed and informal or semi informal
* Research your restaurant in advance and try to ensure you have eaten there before
* Above all things the food quality should be good.
* Never ever argue with a waiter on a date and do tip
* Always make sure you have booked a table in advance
* Don’t try to impress with wine unless you know what you are talking about, other wise you will look like a fool
* The restaurant should not be too specialized unless you have advance information on your date’s likes
* Do not order for your date but make recommendations can show confidence
* Any place with candlelight and soft music will help
* Don’t have a late dinner date unless it is convenient for both parties
* A Friday night diner date opens up more possibilities than a Monday night
* Never argue about the bill, if you are the man you will automatically pay. If she offers to pay half she means there is nothing owing and you will probably not see her again as its platonic
* Feeding each other food is a mating ritual as old as the hills, its about how you will provide for each other
* A restaurant too formal will prevent relaxing conversation
* Leave the booze and alcohol until later, some wine or champagne is fine. Guys leave the beer in a restaurant, it shows a distinct lack of taste
* A dinner date is also about socializing, so even if you are not meant to be together, enjoy the food and the company because it could have been that ubiquitous meal for one instead
* Burping loudly after a meal maybe a sign of thanks in some countries but should generally be avoided unless you want to remain single.
* Attend to your lady’s chair and always sit opposite, not besides
* Do not smoke in restaurants as it shows poor taste.
* Do everything you can to avoid coming across as arrogant in a restaurant.
* If you find yourself out of your depth in an establishment tell you date and laugh about it.
* As a woman make sure a friend knows where you are eating and make sure you have thought of an exit strategy if required.
* Remember that a dinner date is primarily about eye contact, body gestures including signals and good conversation
* Never abandon your date to pay the bill whilst you sneak out of the fire exit. If you have to leave then say so and at least offer some explanation, even if untrue.
Tags: Dating, Dinner dates, Love