Here are some tips on dating to ensure that everything goes smooth and that your chances of getting a good night kiss are second to none. After all, that's why you went on the date in the first place wasn't it? Don't lie. Even if you just want to get to know someone better and make that connection here's some advice on how to go about doing it without getting pasta in your lap.

Start the evening off on a good note, open the car door for your date and say her name with exciting expression. Tell her how lovely she looks, compliment her dress if you like it. Try to look her in the eye and make her begin to trust you.

Try not to go on about how great your life is. Try and find some sort of connection, a topic that interests you both. This will set the tone for the rest of the evening and may well provide you with endless entertainment once you are well acquainted with each other.

Ask her lots of questions about what she likes to do. Women love it when the man is genuinely interested in what she's like underneath the lipstick and mascara. Avoid personal questions that are plainly embarrassing for her to answer. For example, find out what her favourite food is and why she likes it so much.

Involve her in the decision-making process as much as possible. Don't behave like a chauvinist and decide for her where and what you're going to eat. Ask her where she would like to go and take her advice when ordering from the menu. Don't just assume that she'll have the Glass Noodle Salad just because she's as thin as a noodle.

Watch her eating habits closely. It's amazing how you can find out more about a woman by the way she eats. If it's a soft, delicate chew then she's the gentle, romantic type. If she chews aggressively and talks while she eats then she's just hard-core. Watch out dude!

Be careful about blowing your trumpet about past dates or ex-lovers. Women just want the here and now and chances are that they might know each other. In which case they'll make mincemeat out of you behind your back. It's safer to talk about the weather, the food and the latest movie that you're about to see.

Don't buy any popcorn at the movie. You've just eaten a nice dinner and you don't want to come across as a glutton even if you really are one. If she wants popcorn as well then you're truly made for each other. If it's a horror movie or murder mystery chew popcorn to avoid chewing your nails or each other's if you've got that close.

Try and get as involved and excited about the movie as you can even if it's absolute crap. Women love sensitive men who get emotional during a movie. During a love scene tap her hand with yours and smile at her. If she smiles back and tugs it then you can probably hold it for the rest of the movie. If she pulls her hand away then you have to rely on the scary scene to try again. During the scary scene act really scared and hold on to her, gently of course. If she pulls away again she's either just shy or not interested. No harm trying though as long as you don't become overbearing.

If you held her hand try not to jump off the balcony in your over-excitement. Tell her what you thought about the movie and ask her what she thought. Try and relate the movie to your own lives. Tell her that you could make a movie with just her and a tree to run around. She may or may not appreciate it.

When you drop her home, take her hand and guide her to a quiet corner. Quite naturally you may find that after your eyes meet so do your lips. If so, fire away. Otherwise just talk about why you liked this night and what you find interesting about each other.

Always trust your instincts. Walk her up to the door and say goodnight. Hopefully you've already decided when to meet next. Wait for her to go in and then ride off into the horizon. The smell of lipstick on your cheek reminds you that your mission was accomplished tonight.

The man must always make the first move until the woman has him dancing to her tune. Happy dating folks and just have a laugh and the rest will follow.

Some tips to ensure that your date with the mystery man doesn't end in a complete disaster. You don't want him to get the impression that you're easy and that all you want is to have a physical relationship. You want to get to know him and find out just what makes him tick. Above all, you want to be satisfied that this guy wants to know the real you and not some glamorous bimbo who's going to say yes all the time. You don't want to have to throw pasta in his lap.

Make sure that you're clean and smelling like a forest flower when you open the door. Try and look drop-dead gorgeous so your date can't keep his tongue in his mouth. That way you can make all the decisions.

Be patient with him, he might not be in control of himself. Give him some time to recover from your whirlwind appearance. Make polite conversation and break the ice that may or may not exist. Try and make him feel comfortable.

Examine your first impression and see if it was favourable. See if you like his driving. Does he ask you where you want to go on the date? Is he trying to get to know you better? Does he order for you or ask you what you want? How does he eat? Does he offer to pick up the tab or go Dutch? All these cues tell you what kind of person he is so you can decide if he is the man for you.

Provided that he is interesting and sexy enough find out all that you can from him about his childhood. All men are boys and if you know what they were like then you'll probably know them inside out now. Next date you can probably take them on the Cubbon Park train ride.

Flirt with his eyes playfully as you make conversation. Men love it when you dance with their eyes and flutter your eyelashes. If things start to get out of hand and he stares uncontrollably then stop. If you're really comfortable with him then play footsie with him under the table.

If you think that he's doing well so far on the date then let him know subtly. You could say something like, "I'm really enjoying myself" or "I think that I'm very comfortable being with you." On the contrary if things aren't going so well you could say, "Even though we have nothing in common we can still be friends" or more plainly, "you're just not my type even though I've tried my best to like you."

At the movie tell him in advance that you'd rather hear and watch the movie than him. Sometimes a guy will be so sure that you are interested in him that he may assume that you'll forgo the movie just to get closer to him. Shatter this myth if you wish or if you really want to, gear yourself up for a passionate movie.

You should have given him enough clues by now if he is the one. If he grabs your hand take it gently and carry on from there. Remember, you're the one in charge, although he makes the first move. If you say no then it is no and he has to accept it no matter what. If he doesn't take no for an answer start screaming very loudly. That should be the last you'll see of that creep!

During the scary scene act as if you're really scared and hold onto him for dear life. Make him feel like he's Amitabh, Rambo and Hrithik all rolled into one. Tell him how safe you feel with him and how large his biceps are. Even though it's dark you may still see him going red.