So you’ve finally worked up the nerve to ask her out… and you’ve scored a date! Great.But before you plan the “Perfect Evening”, you’d better review these 20 Dating Rules. These were suggested by a leading relationship expert:

Don’t surprise her with a movie or meal on the first date… at least not until you’re absolutely sure what she likes and dislikes.Suppose you’ve made a reservation at the local steakhouse, and she’s a vegetarian?Or you take her to see “Scream 14”, and she hates slasher flicks? Let the evening go where it goes.Be a gentleman, and be receptive to her plans and suggestions. Make sure you’re up on current events and happenings. Read the paper or watch the news that day so you’ll have something to discuss with her.On the same subject, don’t just catch up on the latest Sports News and attempt to charm her with your knowledge of the NBA… she probably won’t be impressed. For Heaven’s sake, look your best. Brush your teeth, clean your nails, comb your hair, don’t wear shorts and sneakers… these things SHOULD go without saying. It may sound cliché, but a gift is always nice.Believe it or not, women STILL like receiving flowers, candy and all that stuff. Don’t be late!Your unpunctuality sets the tone for the rest of the evening. Don’t lie.Every little untruth you tell always comes back to bite you in the ass.By the third or fourth date, she’ll catch you in one of your little fibs and it could ruin the whole relationship.

BE YOURSELF! You might get away with acting differently on your first date.But what are you going to do down the road when she discovers you’re someone that you’re not?If a relationship has any chance of working, you both have to be who you are from the beginning.That’s the only way you’ll know if you’re compatible. Be humorous. Women LOVE a man with a sense of humor.But don’t offend her with some offputting dirty joke until you’re sure that she likes that sort of thing. If you find you both have different opinions on matters (which is inevitable), don’t debate her to the point of fighting.There’s a fine line between discussing and arguing.

Be sensitive to her needs.
Be complimentary of her appearance.Very Important!
Unless she’s an insistent feminist, don’t go dutch.
Give her your utmost attention and interest.
If you’re having a good time, let her know it.
If anything embarassing happens (to her or to you),
don’t make a big deal out of it.

Don’t make calls on your cell phone while you’re out with her. Due to our advanced technological age, we must mention this. Talking on a cell phone is obnoxious enough in cars, supermarkets, and airports.But (emergencies aside) phoning somebody else while you’re on a date with HER is unforgiveable.

Romance her.No, that doesn’t mean slipping your hand under her bra when you kiss her goodnight (if she places it there, that’s another matter!). A woman likes to be wined, dined, appreciated, and feel like she is the “only woman in the room”. They love going out with a man who’s a real romantic, so do your best.But don’t rush anything (see the next tip).

If sex is mutually anticipated and acceptable to both parties, have fun.But don’t go out with a girl with the sole anticipation of getting laid.The majority of women are not looking for “one-nighters”. Don’t try to coax her into sex. If she’s really attracted to you, it will happen naturally.Maybe not on the first date, but eventually.

After your evening together is over, don’t lie to anybody else about the date and what actually happened. It ALWAYS gets back to the girl!