Funky has a good method. You have to do want feels natural to you. Just like a presentation at the door. These are just suggesions. But the ladies bring up a very good point about a mans appearance. Be clean, well groomed, and just the slightest hint of cologne. She should have to get real close to you to even notice. And use an iron on your clothes! This used to kill me even at the Hall. Don't men know wrinkles are a sin? And the shoes, the shoes are tragic! Women spend a lot of time agonizing over shoes, so don't think they don't notice what yours look like. And keep your teeth and nail looking nice too! These are habits a man should learn anyway, they will serve him in life, period!
Women notice all the little things, men only catch the most obvious things...learn to focus. When you are out and about be friendly and open to all women, even ones you aren't attracted to. But on a date...there is only one woman on the planet and you are with her!
Xena seem to have some real issues with men. She doesn't have the market cornered on getting worked over. There are plenty of women that will work a nice guy over until he is ruined. I've tried to be agreeable and comment postively on things that she has said. But you will notice she never comments on those but picks apart what she feels is negative. Often a women will make a joke about something in a cutting sarcastic way. She is hammering you with a zinger and the average guy just does not catch it! Always try to hook up with a person who has LESS issues than you do!
Runner, learn to read people. Most woman are very good that this. They will tell you alot about themselves, if you listen and observe! I wish you the best! Maverick
PS I stand on the matter of keeping your hands to yourself and no talking about sex. This is a test many women will put a fellow through. If she brings up the topic of sex on the first few encounters...change the subject. Don't just dive right into this one. This is too personal a subject for a woman, early in the-get-to-know-you stage. And if she is the type that will jump your bones the first date...would you really want to keep her? (no class) And I want you to get a classy lady!