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Chivalry Is Not Dead – How To Impress Your Mate On The First Date.
Picking the right setting can prove to be difficult and is such a vital part in the overall success of the date.
Firstly, you will need to have a rough idea of your date’s personality (this should go without saying, right?) and find a middle ground for the two of you. The romantic girl will not want to get a coffee and the shy girl may faint at the idea of a dimly lit dinner.
Take care when planning the first date and your second may not be too far off.
No guys, chivalry is not dead.
The romantic date
This date often takes place at a restaurant, with dim lighting, wine and your best shirt. A rose will often make an appearance and a midnight kiss is expected – just a peck, nothing French.
The girl:
This date fits perfectly with the girl who claims that Paris is her favourite city – for all the love and romance in that Parisian air. A romantic girl is easy to spot but make sure she comes with a side of confidence, as this date requires a lot of eye contact and compliments.
Where to wine and dine her:
1 – Maggie Jones’s http://www.maggie-jones.co.uk/
2 – Les Trois Garcons http://wordpress.lestroisgarcons.com/
3 – SUSHISAMBA http://sushisamba.com/
The coffee shop date
Pick the coziest coffee shop you can find and get there five minutes early to secure a sofa. Make sure you have cash (the majority won’t take card) and a list of topic starters at the ready.
The girl:
A girl who loves to chat and seems quirky (a hipster) will love you for picking this date. The date can be as short as a quick cup of coffee or as long as a few. This date allows you to either get cozy or escape if things get a little awkward.
Cozy coffee shops:
1 – Kahaila Café http://kahaila.com/
2 – Harris + Hoole http://www.harrisandhoole.co.uk/
3 – TAP Coffee http://www.tapcoffee.co.uk/index.html#expandmenu
The evening drinks date
The Friday after-work cocktail that you have needed so desperately and a first date, all rolled into one. Naturally the more cocktails you have the easier the conversation will flow!
The girl:
This date will suit two very different girls perfectly – the party girl and the shy girl. For the party girl, need I say more? But for the shy, it gives her a chance to be at ease and not focus on those first-date nerves.
The perfect cocktail menus:
1 – Casa Blue http://www.facebook.com/CasaBlueLondon
2 – The Mayor of Scaredy Cat Town http://www.themayorofscaredycattown.com/
3 – The Zetter TownHouse http://www.thezettertownhouse.com/
The cinema date
You will end up either yawning your way through a chick flick or trying your hardest not to flinch at a horror – but hey, it’s the ladies choice! Taking a girl to the cinema dates back to our school days but it’s a safe bet and there is not too much room for mistake.
The girl:
This is the perfect date if you are not sure which category your date falls under. Although going to the cinema is typically an anti-social date, it gives you just enough time to get a feel for each other. You have the option to get close or sit on the edge of chair and think about the possibility of ending the night with dinner - you get around 90 minutes to decide.
Escape the tweens at one of these unique cinemas:
1 – The Aubin Cinema https://www.aubincinema.com/
2 – Hot Tub Cinema http://hottubcinema.com/
3 – Curzon http://www.curzoncinemas.com/
The activity date
Playing tourist for the day or dipping in culture at an art gallery, an activity date is always refreshing. Make sure you have a solid plan for the day and do something the both of you will enjoy – if you aren’t sure, it never hurts to ask. The sillier, the better.
The girl:
Good indications she may enjoy an activity filled date:
She likes to travel.
She enjoys outdoor activities.
She is always on the go.
Moving around can cut out a lot of awkward fidgeting from those who feel uncomfortable being in one spot too long. Plus, the cutest dates happen in museums, well, according to every romantic film.
1 – Victoria and Albert Museum http://www.vam.ac.uk/
2 – Namco Funscape http://www.namcofunscape-londonevents.co.uk/
3 – Science Museum http://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/
So, look at the above, pick carefully and remember that being a gentleman never goes a miss.
Louie Rodrigues
Louie is Tonight's Blog Contributing Author. She likes red velvet cupcakes, yoga bunny detox drinks and Savile Row. She also likes tapping out words, never stays in one place too long and prays to Ms.Coco, every night.
Follow Louie on Twitter: @louierodrigues and read her blog: withlovelouie.com
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Dating Simplified - Tonight!
Have you ever wondered why online dating sites are not efficient? How many times your mailbox was empty or you’ve been spammed with tons of uninteresting messages? Or maybe you were stood-up by your date and waited alone in a pub? Well we have the answer.
Download tonight from UK App Store: http://tnght.me/i/6/IJ4dYPwa
If you want to have a successful date and meet someone as quickly offline as you do online, instead of endless chatting, this is your chance. Launching February 12th, 2013 in United Kingdom, we’re bringing the term speed-dating to a whole new level. Thanks to Tonight (tonightapp.com) application, which will be available free on your iPhone, you will be able to instantly (in real-time) find a noteworthy person near you who is interested in meeting up.
Why so many of online dating attempts are unsuccessful? There are many reasons; however, the most common causes of failure are the lack of rapid response and many inactive or even fake profiles. Thus, men used to send even more messages to get any response, but this leads to spam of women’s inboxes. This shies away women from engaging and creates a vicious circle. Moreover, according to market research over 80% people lie in dating sites about their age, height, or physical build, with some even using fake pictures! So, when we finally meet our dream person we may feel a bit confused. At ‘Tonight!’ we have a solution! The application allows you, in a quick and accessible way to find in real time people who want to meet.
How does it work? Let the night begin by taking a few steps to create your profile. You have to use the app to take an instant photo, and then describe your preferences, what you’re looking to do tonight, go for a drink? Go to the cinema? Which gender you’re looking for?
What makes tonight different
Tonight! does not allow users to upload their photos to ensure that everyone has an up-to-date photo.
No time-consuming account setup, or silly questions. Tonight! does not require any personal data like your e-mail, password or your Facebook account information.
Now, you can find someone local to party easily. Thanks to geolocation, the application searches for people nearby who are interested in having a night out. Just browse profiles one-by-one and invite them for a date. No more waiting for hours or days. You and your future date have only 60 seconds to make a decision if you want to chat together. There is no ‘inbox’ in Tonight!, so you will not get overwhelming number of messages – just one invitation at the time. But don’t hang around – Accept or it is gone.
When both sides agree to chat, you can offer virtual drinks to initiate the conversation. Then decide on a meeting spot. The application allows you to find out where that person is. Perhaps, they are in a pub around the corner? Fix your hair and be there in 10 minutes. You’ll have no problems finding your date thanks to the up-to-date picture. Now, it’s time to enjoy your evening.
According to Sebastian Zontek, one of the Tonight creators: “We’ve launched this application for fun, and because we want to simplify meeting new people, especially when we travel to new places. And dating isn’t always the point. Let’s imagine – you arrive in a new city, start Tonight! and at the same evening you’re joining a great party, without weeks of planning beforehand. Spontaneity is the spice of life!”.
The application will be available on Tuesday, February the 12th on the UK’s App Store. In the near future an additional advantage of the application will be suggesting the best places to spend time while going out, picked up by local partners and review sites. In London, Tonight! has built a partnership with the local premium club promoting company, Capital A List.
Download tonight from UK App Store: http://tnght.me/i/6/IJ4dYPwa
We've got a great news for you: The Tonight app has been accepted by Apple and will be available in the UK's App Store soon! If you live in London and want to get Tonight before it's officially launched visit http://www.tonightapp.com/beta
Here we go! We are about to launch Tonight!
So, Tonighters, you have three options:
Buy beer, cocktail or champagne bundles 50% OFF in pre-sales
Donate the launch
Do nothing (it's not an option, is it?!)
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