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Rule No. 1: Play it cool
Don't be overeager. Guys like a challenge.
Rule No. 2: The guy always pays on the first date
If the girl offers, big brownie points – but don't let her pay. If you do, you're a punk.
Rule No. 3: Call the next day
The length of time you wait to call after the first date depends on what went down that first date. But generally if I go out on a first date with a girl and I had a good time, I'll call her the next day.
Rule No. 4: Always leave a message
If I go on a date with a girl and the next time she calls me she doesn't leave a message, immediately that throws up a red flag to me that she's insecure. And that's the first sign of someone that's trying to play games. Who wants to deal with that?
Rule No. 5: Give gifts
When I really like a girl I just want to show her how I feel all the time. Flowers are always a classy choice. And what woman doesn't like jewelry? I'm a pretty classic guy when it comes to dating, so I like to give classic gifts.
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I've definitely sprung surprise vacations, romantic getaways. I've written songs for girlfriends (he plays guitar). But I think the best way to express how you feel about somebody is just the little things on a daily basis. The little things go a long way.
Rule No. 7: Have your own special spots
Unlike John Tucker, I would never bring different girls to the same place. That's a bad move. Besides restaurants, I love bowling – it's awesome. Or go hiking – take a girl out to Malibu, go on a nice hike on a beautiful day. That's fun.
Rule No. 8: Don't expect too much
Early on in dating you've got to be relaxed, laid-back. You can't make too many presumptions – you have to just go with the flow.
