HOW TO TAKE HIM OUT
You asked for the date. Now
sweep him off his feet with these moves.
(His Point of View)
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There are some things a guy will never hand over, like the
remote or the last beer in the fridge. But when it comes to
planning dates, we're more than happy to give you the reins.
And no, it's not because we're cheap or lazy. Or at least
those aren't the only reasons. Letting you sweat the details
of arranging a night out is a nice change of pace for us –
provided you follow these tips. Okay, so we're working on
relinquishing total control.
PLAN YOUR ATTACK
You've already wowed your date by asking him out, so work
it for all it's worth with a solid game plan. But keep the
details to yourself, surprising him fuels his curiosity and
gives you an irresistible air of mystery. “This woman
asked me out, and all she said was wear something nice,”
says Mike, 25. “She picked me up and we went to an Italian
restaurant. Afterwards, we went to her place for martinis.
All I had to do was enjoy the ride.”
But nothing freaks a guy out faster than a woman who throws
a hissy fit because her plan hit a snag. So if your comedy
club reservations don't pan out, take it in stride. Your grace
alone will win him over.
STRAY FROM THE NORM
True, you can't go wrong with dinner and a movie, but why
not break with tradition and show him you're down for unconventional
escapades? “One girl took me to the zoo,” says
30 year old Donnie. “We were looking at this African
warthog type thing when suddenly it sprays us with who knows
what. She laughed as hard as I did and I knew right then that
we could have fun together.” So go for a boat ride or
buy a basket of fried chicken and head to the park. The moral:
Originality scores major points, even if you do end up getting
peed on.
PLAY HARD TO GET
Some guys think that if you're brazen enough to ask him out,
he'll have your bra off quicker than you can say “I'm
easy.” Let him know you're a harder nut to crack than
he thinks. “This girl I was into asked me to go snowboarding
overnight and I thought I was in,” says Remy, 28. “But
she wouldn't let me touch her. I made the mistake of assuming
that if she was aggressive enough to hit on me, she'd be aggressive
in every way. Being wrong made things a lot more interesting.”
DON'T SPEND A FORTUNE
Throwing cash around like you're Britney Spears, will make
you come across as a money-conscious show-off. An inexpensive
date, on the other hand, tells him your easygoing and not
materialistic – two very attractive attributes. “There
are only a couple of dates that stand out in my mind,”
says Aaron, 33. “One was with a woman who asked me over
to her place for lunch. Another was with a girl who invited
me to go for a run with her. I could tell they were not the
type of women who'd inquire about the kind of car I drive.”
But remember, you asked him out , so be prepared to cover
the costs. If he's anything other than a gigantic loser, he'll
offer to kick in.
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