is coming, i have a blind date on wednesday and she has all but reassured me that she will not stand me up. But this time i am making things real simple, just having lunch together, no big expensive dreams this time, i have been burned once to often, but i am still extremely nervous

bleh, you would eat lunch either way... just this time you will have some company...

enjoy your lunch!

Good luck. I hope everything works out ok. Just be yourself and youll be fine.

It's just lunch. People make such a production out of first dates when really, they're nothing more than getting to know someone and deciding whether you want to get to know them further. It's not like you're contemplating "happily ever after." Well, for most. If you are, then that's a whole other topic

Just relax & go w/ the flow.I hope it goes well bro.Godspeed!Cy

thanks everyone, its been so long since i have done this, but i appreciate the kind words really i do

1. Go on "get to knows"

2. THEN decide if you want to date that person.

A big fan of the lunch date!!!

Less pressure, fewer expectations, Same menu, lower price.

good luck and have fun!

First of all relax. She is going out with you. That means she made a plan to spend time with you when she could have blown you off. It is not your job to make her like you. If fact, you cannot do anything to make her like you. You can only do things that will make her not like you. So, take a deep breath and focus on having fun.

I hope you have planned a fun date. I'd suggest you plan a few venue changes. start with something light like coffee. If you two are hitting it off you may take her to see a band or something.

Over the date you should make an effort to touch her now and then. Start with a tap on her hand as you make a point. Later you may put your hand on her knee or the small of her back as you lean in to whisper into her ear that you need to use the men's room. After lunch take her to an art gallery or museum. Ask her what she liked, lessen and respond. Tell her what you thought truthfully. You don't have to agree with everything she says. BE YOURSELF.

Don't hover over her, but maintain eye contact.

She's just a woman. What are you really afraid of? That she won't like you? If you are frightened she likely won't. So, just relax and have a good time.

Have fun... and like everyone else is saying just relax, be yourself...
enjoy yourself. Can't force these things..the beautiful thing about chemistry is it's there or it isn't.

Do not make it into a big deal Lowell. Think of it as an opportunity to meet a friend. Have some laughs and enjoy each others company. It is not rocket surgery. You'll be fine bro...

Don't use the coupon of get the second entree for free. Just go dutch.

Just cuss she goes to her car dont assume she is gone.

I am happy to report everything went very well, and we are already planning date # 2. Thanks to everyone for helping keeping me calm and for all the best wishes, i wont forget it

Good deal, man.

Glad to hear it went well.

ty jag, its people on here that gave me the confidence to move on with my life

Don't be nervous

Relax

Enjoy each others company

Keep it light

Not true.

We can give encouragement...but the confidence itself is all you.

Its lunch, its not a big day. Be cool.