What do you fine ladies like a guy to bring you on a 1st date? Do you like flowers (I'm sure ya'll do but what kind and how many?) A single Rose or a dozen? What do ya'll think?

I do not date a lot (I tend to be to picky, so I keep telling myself) and do not normally do the flower thing. But I think this one would be worth it.

Flowers are very lovely. No Roses, though. Way too serious for a first date. Self-picked wild flowers are a plus, but then again, I'm a die-hard romantic. <img src="wink.gif" border="0">

A simply bouquet of spring (or i guess it's summer now) flowers will be a nice touch.

If you know something about the girl, like a little thing she likes, get that too. Try to give it a personal touch that shows you were thinking of her specifically.

Just my 2 cents. Good luck!!

Flowers are nice <img src="smile.gif" border="0"> Be sure to include a pretty vase with them <img src="smile.gif" border="0">
A good choice (imo)would be a mixture of fragrant summer flowers. She will come home,after the date, to a wonderful smelling Apt. <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

I agree with Topcat and xistenza, a spring bouquet.

i don't think roses are too serious at all. it's classy, and all women love roses.

i really think what to bring depends on the type of woman. what's she like? what are some of her interests?
flowers are not very personal. and all women know its the typical gift from men, easy and convenient.
(in my humble opinion)
whatever her interests are, get something (not too expensive) that shows you're thinking of her personality; likes/dislikes.
so she'll know you didn't just get the standard first date gift a guy might give to all the women.
lol

*sigh*

Our first date was, April 28, 2001 at 3pm....

We "met" online...I placed a personals ad on April 27, 2001 at 10am, and Aron answered back about 2hrs later. I replied again, and his next email asked for my phone number. Him being from Chagrin Falls made me feel comfortable enough to give it to him. He called that evening at 6pm, we talked for 3 hours, and decided to meet the next day. He asked how he'd know me, and I told him I would be carrying a cherry print bag. I asked him the same, and he said, "You saw my pic on my ad!" I told him he'd have to do something!

When I went to meet him by the waterfalls, he was dressed in a long-sleeved black shirt, tan khakis and a long-stem rose in between his teeth!! I was laughing as I walked up to him, and we gave each other a huge hug!!

That was the most wonderful meeting I ever had! And the date was wonderful....it lasted until 1am!!

~G

YES!!!

that's the ticket!


(that's what i meant- one rose, it is Very nice. it doesn't suggest anything too serious. just that the guy is romantic and has style..)

cool.. i love hearing those stories, DD86! feel free to share them with us anytime..
(maybe we should start a 'couples' section on the board somewhere..for peoples' ideas on what's nice for romance, dating, etc..
(just a thought)


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Sorry I am not a lady. <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0">

That is so sweet dancingdoll86. Best of luck to you two. <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

that's a great story!

but, i still disagree on getting roses for a first date. i'd rather have the guy save them for later in the relationship, when they're not expected. to me, roses are too easy, too cliche. i'd rather have something more thoughtful on a first day....something that will make him stand apart from other guys.

the best rose i ever got was one morning. my b/f got up super early and went to the flower shop. he woke me up around noon (guess i was tired that day) with a rose and a kiss. he also had a lovely breakfast made with pancakes, eggs, muffins, etc. it was so nice because it was just an average day. i wasn't expecting anything at all....especially not a beautiful rose and breakfast! I was all smiles for days! <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0">

I've never gotten *any* present on a first date! *pout* Then again, I've only rarely done the formal "dating" scene.

I like flowers all the time... Red roses might be a little too much on a first date, too many expectations bound up in the symbol, but a seasonal color rose would be wonderful. My favorite roses are actually the really pale pink ones with some cream in their petals. If you do bring roses at this time of year, make sure they have those little water-pick holders, so they don't die in the car during the date.

Are you taking notes, boys? <img src="wink.gif" border="0">

there is a difference between one rose and a bouquet of them. that's what i meant before..
(poor tj)
confused yet?


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I have gotten a flower on a first date but for some reason it made me kinda uncomfortable. Like the expectations of the date were so huge. I would MUCH rather receive something like that the day after a really great date. That is when the girl is usually wondering if the guy thought the date was great too. Sending a small summer bouquet or a rose if the date goes well is the best feeling. The greatest thing I ever got on a first date was a guy made me a tape of some songs I had talked about wanting. It was soooo thoughtful but didn't make me feel like there were expectations on the date. Now are you REALLY confused??? Good luck! I'm sure whatever you decide will be great! <img src="wink.gif" border="0">

This is good stuff. Keep it coming... Shakey is soaking it all in. <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0"> Finally an insight into what women want. <img src="wink.gif" border="0">

Erhm...I'd be happy if the guy just showed up! <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0"> If he had flowers with him - whether it was just one flower picked in the neighbours garden or a whole bouquet - I'd be amazed....I can count on one hand the number of times I have received flowers from a guy! I didn't even go on a proper date until I was 20 because we didn't have the whole dating thing in Luxembourg......

Here are some roses for you Kay...... http://a764.g.akamai.net/f/764/1052/1h/www.1800flowers.com/800f_assets/images/shop/catalog/1120.jpg

Hand picked "redneck roses" for the lovely X! <img src="wink.gif" border="0"> <img src="tongue.gif" border="0">

Yeah I know...must be the German in me, but I don´t like bringing flowers to any kind of a date.

Why? Well, why should I bring something which is supposed to die from the moment it was cutted to someone I care for?
Twisted way of thinking, I know...have I mentioned I´m German? <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0">

Here´s a story of "my way of dating"...

As I wanted to impress her, I drove with her 60 miles from the place I lived back then to go to the movies at the town of my origin, gave her a personal sightseeing tour, and after the film we went for a picknick under the stars (I packed a cooling box with nice food and champagne...) at a place I thought it was romantic (no, it wasn´t the VW-facilities, Xis <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0"> ).
She wasn´t too impressed, I´m afraid...heard from a friend that I´ve made myself a complete idiot in her eyes. So what...

Here's my say.....I'd rather get a single rose (any color) than a whole bouquet for a first date. I think that if he brought a "personal" gift on a first date, that'd be a bit creepy...I agree with the other girls on a nice spring/summer bouquet though. Very romantic. I'm lucky......my hubby is always surprising me with flowers....<img src="smile.gif" border="0"> and not only when he's needing to apologize! lol So, with all the different answers, are you confused yet????

wave. i would've been totally impressed. that's the kind of thing i love.

one of my favorite first dates was.....believe it or not...at a record store! yep, we met at the record store and spent over an hour looking through cds and vinyl. aftewards, he took me out to his favorite euro cafe....and we spent the entire night talking. for me, it's not always flowers...it's more having the guy do something that he *knows* i'll enjoy.

so...basically. what it comes down to is *every* girl is different. doesn't it suck!??!

best advice: just use your best judgement. don't go overboard unless you think she'll be ok with her. think of her, before you do anything. hope this helps!

Originally posted by xistenza:
<STRONG>wave. i would've been totally impressed. that's the kind of thing i love.
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Yes, that is my lady... <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0">

I will hang out in record stores more... <img src="wink.gif" border="0">

Originally posted by Not Man:
<STRONG>Here are some roses for you Kay...... http://a764.g.akamai.net/f/764/1052/1h/www.1800flowers.com/800f_assets/images/shop/catalog/1120.jpg </STRONG>

Not Man! You're a class act. <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

I second that! Biiiig *smooches* for Not Man! <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

Originally posted by wavemaster:


Here´s a story of "my way of dating"...

As I wanted to impress her, I drove with her 60 miles from the place I lived back then to go to the movies at the town of my origin, gave her a personal sightseeing tour, and after the film we went for a picknick under the stars (I packed a cooling box with nice food and champagne...) at a place I thought it was romantic (no, it wasn´t the VW-facilities, Xis <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0"> ).
She wasn´t too impressed, I´m afraid...heard from a friend that I´ve made myself a complete idiot in her eyes. So what...[/QB]

I agree with X. What the fluck was wrong with that girl? She obviously had no clue about romance.... Her loss <img src="tongue.gif" border="0">

Originally posted by Kayenne:
<STRONG>I second that! Biiiig *smooches* for Not Man! <img src="smile.gif" border="0"></STRONG>


Right back at you Kay <img src="wink.gif" border="0"> **Smooches** When I read your post about being able to count on one hand the number of times you received flowers.....I thought to myself "Why?" So being the nice guy that I always thought I was I decided to make your day a little brighter even if they aren't the real thing. Hopefully now you can count the number of times on two hands <img src="wink.gif" border="0"> <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0">


^5 to wave......best of luck man!

Originally posted by Not Man:
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Right back at you Kay <img src="wink.gif" border="0"> **Smooches** When I read your post about being able to count on one hand the number of times you received flowers.....I thought to myself "Why?" So being the nice guy that I always thought I was I decided to make your day a little brighter even if they aren't the real thing. Hopefully now you can count the number of times on two hands <img src="wink.gif" border="0"> <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0">
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Why? Erhm...because Danish guys aren't known to be among the most romantic in the world?!! Either that or men think I should buy my own flowers (which I do anyway from time to time) <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0"> But thank you ever so much for the flowers - and yes - I actually made it up to six times now and since I'm not a freak that means...two hands! <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0"> <img src="tongue.gif" border="0">

*smooch* again <img src="wink.gif" border="0">

Thanks again for the smooch <img src="wink.gif" border="0"> Right back at you **Smooches** <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

*Not Man makes a mental note to give flowers more often to the hotties* <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0">

Okay.. I am late on this one...

I agree that if I see a guy at my door with roses on the first date.. I think he's cheezy and wanting to be too serious. I end up wishing the date was over already... I also don't like the "single" rose idea either.. it's too "cheap". (My husband showed up with one rose once when we were dating and I thought to myself, "what? Did you forget to cash your paycheck?")

I think that he should just show up on time the first date.. learn a little about you.. then.. if all went well with the first date, he should bring you a spring/summer type bouquet.. great idea..

Ahhh.. but you men are all so sweeeeeett!!!

I'd take flowers from ANY of the xchange men anytime!! <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

Flowers... (http://www.kevinandkell.com/1995/kk0905.html)

I think this should answer all questions about bringing Flowers in any way... <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0">

LOL.......that's too funny!

LOL! Thanks wave for showing that, it was cute. <img src="smile.gif" border="0">

Well, since I have not been on many dates lately (being married for 10 years does that) when I recently had the opportunity to take a lady out, I was pondering the same thing when it came to flowers. Then it occured to me, an idea that I thought was brilliant (well, for me at least) I started our date off with a trip to the Botanical Gardens. We were able to walk around, see all kinds of flowers, and they had a jazz concert that night at the gardens, so that was pretty nice. We were able to sit in lovely surroundings, and have a nice chat. Plus, she saw all the flowers she could ever hope to see. And, she let me know what kind of flowers she like, so if/when I take her on date #2, she can expect a flower or two from me.

What a great idea!!!

*Tinajo applauds Jasper*

Good job!!

Way to use your thinker Jasper!!! <img src="biggrin.gif" border="0">

That was a great idea Jasper <img src="smile.gif" border="0"> Very slick <img src="tongue.gif" border="0"> Now if more men took as much care....*sigh*