[Erin Pavlina]

Oh first date, what fun!

Here is my advice but I'm sure everyone else will chime in with some good info.

Pay for her if you can. If she insists on going dutch, honor that. Don't argue or take offense.

I would sit across from her so you can see each other easily without having to keep your head turned the whole time.

Talk about current things like movies you've seen, hobbies you're interested in, people you both know (but not in a gossipy way), school subjects, future plans, maybe a little about growing up. Watch for signs of disinterest in a subject and if you see them switch topics.

If you're having a really good time together, suggest a walk or hanging at the mall or going to a movie. But if you can tell things aren't going well or you're not as interested as you thought you were, end the date 15 minutes or so after you're both done with your coffee (you don't want to "bolt" on the last sip cuz that's rude).

If you're loving the date and it seems like she's interested, ask her out for a second date while you're still on the first. "Hey, you wanna go check out Fantastic Four with me next weekend?" and the like.

Good luck. Have fun, be yourself. And report back so we know how it went.