OK
. I got off track. Here's what a great date looks like to me:
*First, you're right. Clean yourself, your clothes, and the car. If there's even a scintilla of a chance that I'm coming in later on, clean your home.
*Don't pull up into the driveway and honk. I
DO want you to come to the door. That's just good manners, date or not.
*I do like an aforementioned personal gift-not a lot of $, but just something that says "I noticed this and thought you'd like it". A friend of mine, whom I'm not even dating, once surprised me with an angel she saw in a store window, and remembered that I love angels, which was just a passing comment. That meant a lot.
*I love nicely flowing conversation; if it's hard to get you talking, that gets awkward.
*Don't blast music or drive like a maniac (have had both)
*Who doesn't like compliments?
*Be honest about your table manners and correct accordingly. This is something I am sticky on.
*Have some conversation topics ready to go, especially on a first date. I for one enjoy controversial topics as long as it doesn't go into "well, you're all wrong" territory.
*I love to finish a date outdoors-a walk in the park, something like that.
That's about it. I don't want to be on a pedestal or the queen. Take me out as you would go out with a friend, because that's what I am, first and foremost.