The Scene
You got the girl. She’s hot, she’s cool. But are the dates just not? Feel like those dinners and movies not showing off the real you? There is so much more to you but you just don’t know how to show?
Well, if you’re a romantic at heart, you’ll need to show that you’re really willing to work hard to make sure she has a good time.
Okay, so the first few dates have gone by (or maybe this is the first date) and you want to show her an infinitely good time. You will need:
- Location
- Food
- Accessories
LOCATION:
Wherever you plan to give this little romantic dinner (of your own hard work), make sure it’s (a) clean, (b) comfortable, (c) QUIET! You do not want a bunch of punks crashing in and cramping your style. Your location can be anything, a beach or a park or even a rooftop. Just somewhere you guys can connect.
(Note: Try a park for daytime and rooftop/beach for night)
(Note: Make sure you can get there swiftly and easily at the appointed time)
FOOD:
Please do not ask the girl to bring the food. No matter how nice, easygoing/friendly/helpful she is nothing is better than having food already prepared for you. But peanut butter and jelly sandwiches do not constitute romantic. Not in the least.
The munchies that you bring should be liked not only by her, but by you as well. It’s going to be very weird if she eats and you don’t.
Try your hand at cooking. It’ll be appreciated. But if past experience has taught you (or the general opinion of friends and family) that you ain’t Jamie Oliver, just buy it.
(Note: No McDonalds, unless she really likes it)
ACCESSORIES:
By accessories I mean the little things. Things that make it nice, that make it pleasant. The wee little thingumabobs that shout: “OI! THIS IS ROMANTIC!”
You will require:
- A folding table
- Two folding chairs (three if her mom’s coming)
- A clean table cloth.
- Plates that will not fly away when the winds blows i.e., no paper/plastic plates or cups or cutlery
- Scented candles (Four, at least. Apple is always nice. Arrange them nicely around.)
- Food and drinks (of course)
(Note: Table + chairs for the rooftop. A simple picnic cloth is cool for beaches and parks)
ESSENTIAL NOTES ON PICNICS:
- Make sure the picnic cloth doesn’t upset your night. Put rocks on the edges. Bring them from home if you have to.
- Pack everything neatly so you can take stuff out quickly.
- Make sure the weather is decent
- If it’s a nighttime date, make sure it’s not so dark that you can’t see what you’re eating.
ESSENTIAL NOTES ON CONVERSATION:
- No monopolizing the conversation (no matter how interesting you are)
- Do not force her to do all the talking
- Pauses are okay but try to avoid boring lulls in conversation
- Make eye contact
- Ask her about her day and concentrate on what she says
- Discuss fun stuff you guys did together (if it isn’t your first date)
- Never mention ex-girlfriends
- Do read the newspaper that day
- Don’t force jokes.
- Be animated
CLOSING THE DATE:
If you’re a romantic, and if you’re following this I know you are, the closing of the date should be something special. So what should we do?
The answer is simple. Poetry.
Yes, yes, you might not be exceptional at reciting poetry but give it a try. If you really are too shy, then write something down, seal it and give it to her saying that it’s something for her to open at home. There’s nothing like something coming from the heart.
If you suck at poetry, have someone write it for you.
Now, go on, be good and behave…
