She said yes....

[Kushin]

And I really don't want to mess this up. I asked a girl out that I've had a crush on for a while to go get a drink and she's said yes. I haven't been in the dating pool for a while for a couple of reasons and now my self-confidence on the issue is kind of drying up.

Do you guys and gals and have advice on how to at least make sure the first date goes smoothly?

 

[Colour Scientist]

Don't come on too strong. That's one of the important bits of advice I can give.
Good luck!

 

[Lectori Salutem]

Can't say I'm a usable source of advice or anything but...

I'd say just to relax and be yourself.

 

[Fooz]

You wear this:

She will not be able to resist

 

[SextusMaximus]

Just be calm as possible, if things are awkward, don't start to worry - just try to make smooth conversation as much as you can, talk about her interests, music, etc.

 

[Hero in a half shell]

Take her somewhere familiar and romantic on your first date, like the local Walmart! Dress up as a clown, because girls love spontaneity, and insult her when you first meet her, that will make her think you are too good for her and she is lucky to have you. Pass some mysogynistic remarks, like "I don't think females are fully human", because chicks dig a dominant guy, and finally flirt heavily with every other girl you meet, as this will show what a catch you are, and make her jealous so she will only want you more.

Actually no, don't do any of that. Instead be yourself, and plan a good, fun night out, that you can actually talk and get to know each other over, and whatever you do, make sure you pay for it.

 

[the Dept of Science]

If you are feeling nervous, say so. It will take some of the pressure off (hey, she may be nervous too) and you will come across as being less fake. Every guy in the world tries to be smooth, so it actually stand you out from the crowd to be honest.
However, remember, when someone says "be yourself", that should really be "be the best version of yourself". Don't go on about how crap things are or the things that you don't like. Talk with passion about your hobbies and your ambitions. Obviously put some effort into your appearance. Most importantly, don't try to be something that you are not. If she says something that you disagree with, don't pretend to go along with it for the sake of keeping the conversation going.

Finally and most importantly of all remember this:
By the sounds of it, she already knows you pretty well and has agreed to go on a date with you. THAT MEANS THAT SHE ALREADY LIKES YOU AS YOU ARE. You have done enough to attract her, you don't have to do anything special, all you have to do is not fuck up.
Don't think too much about giving the right impression, you have already done this.

 

[winginson]

Don't drink too much and be nice. Talk about what interests you and what drives you but not in massive detail.

I'm really not the person to take advice from, but I think that stuffs OK.

 

[Angie7F]

I find that on first dates, there is much less pressure if we can go to a movie.
It's cliche but it buys you time to get used to being around each other, and after watching the. Ovid there are a ton of thing you can talk about.
Of course it would be a problem if you pull a "Sheldon" on her though.

apart form that, stick to the basics.
Don't get drunk although a glass or two is good to loosen up.
Don't be too up needy, and be a gentleman.
Try to be a good listener.

Maybe this is just me, but I really liked it when a guy brought me flowers on a first date.
It made me feel special because I felt like he appreciated me saing yes to the date.
It's cliche, but because no one does it anymore, its cool when it happens in real life.
Also , walking around with and showing off the flowers to random girls isn't so bad either...