Well, the big day is here. You're nervous and very excited. It doesn't matter which one picked who, or where you decided to meet, it's just a question of what do you do on your first date.
The main objective of the first date, is to get to spend some time with someone who you think you may hit it off with. You want to learn about each other, to see if that magic spark is there. Usually the first date is just a time of light conversation and some joking around to break the ice and get to know each other.
When the weather permits, you can go for ice cream, or take a walk through the park. You may like sitting on a beach or even on a small bench under the moonlight where it is very romantic.
When the weather is severe it calls for indoor dating. Dates in someones apartment can be a bit awkward, especially first dates. You may want to go out somewhere among other people where you can sit and talk and relax. This could be a restaurant where you share a nice meal, or a bar where you have a drink or two and enjoy some friendly conversation. It's whatever suits your mutual preferences.
Here's a few basic ideas for first dates and some guidelines to follow to help you decide on just the right place for you first date:
Noise can be a big factor. When you want to talk with someone, you don't want to be in a place that is noisy. Talking is the prime directive for a first date. So stay away from noisy places and large crowds where you have to shout to be heard. This can be a real spoiler.
The next thing to be aware of is the lighting. On the first date there should be adequate lighting for seeing the expressions on the face of your date. You want to get their reaction to things you say and things you are wondering about. If the place is too dark, it can send the wrong signal and put a sense of sleaziness in the air.
Trendy places are good places to avoid as well. They usually are very crowded and take away from any type of intimacy for sharing thoughts and ideas with your date. I believe that cafe's are excellent for first dates. They're cozy, quiet, and you can stay a long time and not feel obligated to spend lots of money. They’re the kind of place where you can get to know someone, and find out about them, and if all goes well, start planning on that second date.
Fourthly you want to be conscious of price. Regardless of whether or not your date can afford it, or even if you plan on paying for the date yourself, going to a place that's too fancy gives off some more bad signals. It may be nice, but how long would your relationship be like this? Keep it down to earth, and don't cause your date to feel nervous.