As a rule, we advise against going the “dinner date” route, simply because it’s so commonplace. And you’re anything but common, aren’t you? You’re the exception, right?

Nevertheless, you do need to eat. And food can be a sensual, seductive experience to share with a woman. So if you’re going to have a dinner date, here is what you need to know:

10 Tips for Memorable Dinner Dates

1. Before you choose a restaurant ask her if she’s a vegetarian or vegan. Don’t leave her at dinner with nothing to eat.

2. Familiar territory is all ways better than a new restaurant. Knowing the menu allows you to DHV by showing her all of the delicious choices on the available.

3. Plan ahead – make reservations, be on time. If necessary go ahead of time and see if you can reserve the best table in the house.

4. Learn at least two good wines or sakes that the restaurant offers. Learn a few facts about each of the drinks. DHV by telling her why you chose them.

5. Order food that isn’t messy. Anything you can cut up or that comes in small portions. Steak or sushi are great choices. You don’t want to end up with marinara sauce all over your shirt.

6. Storytelling is the best way to DHV on a date, make sure you have some prepared before you go. You don’t want to be sitting in silence at dinner with her.

7. Cold reading is great for dinner dates. Run at least one routine similar to the cube while out. It can jumpstart conversations for the entire night.

8. Be kind to the wait staff. She can infer a lot about you by the way you deal with any issues that come up during dinner. Freaking out or being cruel is never an option.

9. The bill is one of the trickiest parts of the date. Calibration is important. You have to make the judgment based on the girl. Some girls like you to pay others don’t. If the bill is small it’s generally best to get the bill, better to show some interest than look cheap. However, always remember that you have value and that you do not need to pay for someone’s time.

10. Have a plan for after dinner. Don’t just say, “I don’t know, what do you want to do?” Instead, have a strategy for moving to a nightclub or a coffee shop or some other activity and venue.