First Date Studies
Make the first meeting comfortable enough for two people to discover whether they actually enjoy each other.
Keep the plan simple
Choose a public place that makes conversation easy and gives either person a graceful way to end or extend the date.
Be curious, not performative
You are not auditioning for universal approval. Pay attention to whether conversation, values, humor, and energy work in both directions.
After the date
If you want to see the person again, clear communication usually beats elaborate timing rules.