What is your ideal first date?

I just like to sit down and talk somewhere and just get to know each other, nothing fancy!

Meet at a cute coffee shop. Talk some, smile and laugh some, maybe play a lighthearted game.

If things are going well suggest to keep it going and go for a walk, play an instrument for one another, or go to an arcade.

Keep it all simple and see if you're compatible enough to warrant a 2nd date. No movies, dark bars, loud concerts, or fancy restaurants.

Go grab some dinner , nothing fancy. Then go somewhere and talk under the stars:)

gym, lunch, beach, dinner, night hike with my wolf and dog.

On my first date it was wonderful, fun, quiet and subtle. I am a modest person of few words. When I met to my first and best current friend, apply my ingenuity in not complicating the environment. Organize something simple in a quiet and safe place where, we talk, I have funny and enjoy of the moment of a cup of green tea and some integral flaxseed and honey cookies,  In addition to a walk through the shadows of the trees with cloudy weather. I have definitely enjoy it. I don't enjoy going to lonely / solid places, discos, clubs, parties and noisy crowds because it’s not my thing, You really can't meet someone if there are people around you that are bustling in voice and loud music.

During the previous 2 weeks I met a man of United State origin of Asian descent. The first day, we were lost and we met at the trolleybus stops, we went to a Chinese restaurant, we chose something light as soup to eat, then we talked until we said goodbye.
The next day he invited me out and we were to meet at the Trolebus Stop, ''Mariscal'' we walked and took a bus, we made a transfer to another bus and then we stayed and toured the Rumipamba Archaeological Park, we found seats with shadows of the trees that protected us from the sun and we enjoyed some candies, and the fresh wind, then we went to the food court of a shopping center until we stopped and he went to his lodging hotel and I went to my mother's house. Jumping one day, because I arrived late of the indicated time due to my work manager, the battery of my cell phone used up, he got annoyed and him did not wait and I took full responsibility for delay .. He was not patient or considered with my situation, However, I respect and understand your style and pace of life.He told me that his time is worth money. Through a message he said maybe it's cultural differences and I said Ok,

The next week, he invited me out on a day. Tuesday we ran into the same trolley stop,
We went to a large park near the place, we walked, we talked, we watched the surroundings, we looked for seats, we sat down and we talked another little bit in English since he doesn't speak Spanish, French or Italian, he only speaks English. Then we walked and talked another little until we went to lunch at a franchise restaurant, then he went to his hotel accommodation, while I waited for him in a local of paintings, art, pottery of indigenous cultures, then we went to the I stop and him say me that I takes care of of his travel bag, then he goes to his accommodation to rest and I return home.
Spending a day, him invite me again to accompany you to the bus terminal, to negotiate, see the available schedules and seats, buy a ticket to another city to meet another girl from a neighboring country, the ticket seller only knew Spanish No English. So that I help it translate and negotiate your ticket. Then we sat down to talk and it was the beginning and end of an unpleasant conversation, he expressed in clear words and gestures his true goal of tourism and the hidden intention. I felt so disappointing. I appreciate your sincerity. I said goodbye, I wish him well and I went to work. I believe there I end all interaction and possibility.

Duckduckted wrote: Is there a specific setting, mood or activity that you always aim for. And, does it change when you are dating a Non-Asian girl / Asian guy compared to Asian Girl / Non-Asian Male?

If it is essential. In the first dates when you meet someone for the first time it would be to meet you, walk talk and enjoy a coffee or a soda while exchanging expressions and looks, drinks are depending on the weather, the time and your health. I am practical at the required time, I do not need to prepare in advance for anything, I just follow my intuition, and observe the clouds and the environment around me. There are countless options available if the weather is wonderful.
Depending on the mood of each person. I am cheerful, modest, introverted, spontaneous, yet very distant in opening my confidence or heart.

I would not mind sacrificing my hours or days off for overtime, eliminating activities from my daily schedule or postponing music classes to leave free time to meet someone. Appointments/date should not be demanding or expensive. For me it is not important to go to a fancy restaurant, as long as we both have the unselfish will to buy or maybe share the food, I must make it clear that it is not an requeriment or obligation. I am not the person who wears elegant clothes to keep up appearances, I just try to be presentable and comfortable in my own skin. The interaction is fantastic as long as the man I am meeting does not try to manipulate the circumstances in his favor, or leave me planted.
I like it when a boy shows interest, will, receptivity but has self-control of his emotions. I love honesty, his level of broad maturity and internal growth, conversations can be simple or deep, not only talking about the past, but also of hobbies, future expectations and present objectives.
What is your inspiration to move forward and your lifestyle. As long as you go at a friendly and subtle pace, everything will be fine ... An ideal first date would be to be committed with a great sense of humor in making this day unforgettable in moments, experience, interactions and not getting away with it; trying to maintain a good balance and aplomb at all times. Each person, city, station and place is unique and irreplaceable. Age, experience and the level of maturity is a very important aspect. Girls and Guys , it is necessary to analyze and draw a definitive conclusion through the time of each interaction independently, not to judge lightly or at the first impression.

I haven't any special preferences (I would love go to museum or cute, nice restaurant/cafe, go to animal shelter, camp, lake, traveling etc etc) but if I have some type of connection with that person, for example: mutual job (and we like each other), then I find it awesome, cute, the hottest to work together or organize some things (imagine for example that you both work in a library and until late hours, you both put back all books, fill papers, talk about job etc.....). I just understood that the hottest and nothing is more memorable than 1st date in job. Then its already marriage

Most women in my city complain men are spoiled or complain they can't get a real date. Women are too entitled. for an expensive dinner.

I understand that most people like to go to grab a bite for their first date. It's basic, but you can talk.

I'd really go for something more exciting or hiking or something like a picknick (why isn't that fancy anymore?). hmm...going to a Latin club, I have two left feet and I don't even like the music, but you can be close without going all the way or even pay an arm or a leg.
There are so many possibilities to make a date worth it than being basic. Js

Nymphe wrote: I understand that most people like to go to grab a bite for their first date. It's basic, but you can talk.

I'd really go for something more exciting or hiking or something like a picknick (why isn't that fancy anymore?). hmm...going to a Latin club, I have two left feet and I don't even like the music, but you can be close without going all the way or even pay an arm or a leg.
There are so many possibilities to make a date worth it than being basic. Js

Hiking with a stranger? I might eat you alive. lol