Where to Go on a Date

Figuring out where to go on a date is important. You want to make sure you choose a good date spot that allows you to have good conversations. You’ll also want to keep certain details in mind, like if it’s a first date or not, when choosing where to go on a date.

Is It the First Date?

If this is the first date you are going on with the other person, you want to make sure you go somewhere you’ll be able to hear each other easily. Avoid loud, overcrowded places. It’s pointless to go somewhere you wouldn’t be able to hear each other if you are trying to get to know each other.

Are You Acquainted With Your Date?

If you already know the person you are going on a date with, it’s not such a big deal if you go to a louder first date spot. However, you should definitely find a quieter spot for some outings because a good conversation is an important part of going on a date. However, if this is the first time you meet them, keep in mind what was mentioned above. Avoid loud places at all costs, and go somewhere where you can have a good conversation instead.

Another important factor to consider if you are meeting them for the first time is how you met them in the first place. If you meet them online, you should make sure you are going on a more public date. Remember, you’re just starting to get to know them, and you don’t know if they could be dangerous or not.

Where to Go on a Date

The following are places your date might take place and why it’s a good date spot:

• A restaurant: Going out to eat is a great date spot because you can easily have a long conversation, allowing you to get to know the other person or learn more about them if you already know each other.
• A bar: Going to a bar is a good alternative to a restaurant if you want something a little more casual while still having the chance to have a good conversation. Only grabbing drinks allows you to decide if it will be a short date, ending it after a couple of drinks, or a long date that could turn into something more.
• A picnic: A picnic is a great activity for a date. You can make it as elaborate or simple as you want, enjoy some fresh air, and be away from people. A picnic will likely be your least crowded date if you pick a good spot. This will allow great conversations to flourish.
• Hiking: Another outdoor activity, ideal for adventurous people, is hiking. You are sure to have an interesting conversation while hiking because there’s not much else you can do. This is a good activity because it will force you to disconnect from the world a little bit and get into the conversation with your date.
• A museum: Checking out the latest exhibit at the museum will provide great conversation topics. If you and your date both like art or science, the first date at your local art museum or science museum would be great. You will be able to bond over your shared interest in the exhibit at the time.
• Bowling: An old-school option, bowling. Although you are focused on playing the game, you will be having fun, and if you are on a group date, you can talk to your date while the others play. Everyone is sure to have fun and chat the night away.

Kinds of Places You Might Go on a Date

Now that you’ve gotten ideas of places you could go on a date and why they are good date spots, learn what it means.

• If they want to get something to eat or drink, it means they want to spend time with you and talk some more.
• If they want to see a movie, they want to see you, but not necessarily focus on having a conversation with you, unless you’re getting something to eat before or after the movie.
• If they want to do an activity such as hiking or going bowling, they are looking forward to doing something with you and getting to know you some more throughout the process.

Places You Shouldn’t Go on a Date:

If you’re hoping to have a conversation, don’t go to these places for a date.

• The movies: As previously mentioned, unless you’re getting dinner before or after the movie, it’s pointless to go on a date like this if you’re hoping for a good conversation.
• A concert: This is by far the loudest date spot. You will be too busy jamming to the music and dancing to stop and have a good conversation with the other person.
• A club: Similar to a concert, you won’t be able to hear the other person hold a conversation.

How to Have a Good Conversation on the First Date

Now you have ideas for where to go on a date, but you need to make sure you know how to have a good conversation as well.

• Do what you can to make the conversation flow. Ask open-ended questions and provide longer, more interesting answers, so the conversation doesn’t die down.
• Be friendly. You want to be the nicest and friendliest person you can be, so the other person wants to continue having a conversation with you. If you’re mean or rude, no one will want to have a conversation with you.
• Always have a couple of topics in your mind. By doing this, if the conversation starts to become uninteresting, you can easily have something to change the subject to. This way, you avoid any uncomfortable silence.

Topics to Talk About on a Date

You might feel nervous about going on a date, and these are some easy topics to have in the back of your mind, so you don’t run out of things to talk about.

• Common interests: Talk about things you are both interested in. This could be anything such as sports, music, movies, hobbies. Talking about any of those topics is sure to get a good conversation going.
• Where you work, or what you do: Sharing where you work or what you do can tell you a lot about the other person and lead to other conversations about past jobs or experiences.
• Something you’re passionate about: This will always be the easiest thing to talk about because you love this topic. Don’t get carried away, though, and make sure the other person is interested in listening.

Summary

Whether you’re going on a first date or not, you should keep the things mentioned here in mind. Any date will be more successful if you have a good conversation with the other person. Luckily, there are many great first date places for you to have great conversations at and continue learning more about the other person while having a good time.