Let's face it guys, sometimes we are not as smooth as we want to be. Dating can be nightmarish if you are not careful. The following are some great dating tips for guys to help them have more successful dating experiences. The fact is that you are going to want to make a good impression on your date, and these tips are going to help you to do that.

1. Get ready.

One of the worst things you could do when going out on a date is to show up looking like a scrub. Women get ready for dates, and they are going to expect the same courtesy. So, take the time to get ready. Do not show up unshaven, looking dirty and smelling. Shave, shower, set out some clean clothes that are wrinkle free. One of the best ways to make the right first impression on a date is to look and smell nice. If she showed up dirty and smelly you would be less than impressed, so do for her what you would want done for you. Be especially careful to brush your teeth well and put on some deodorant. Bad breath and body odor are an instant turn off and she will assume that this is how you are all the time even if you are just having a bad day.

2. Show up on time.

Whether you are picking her up at her house, meeting up with her at the date location, or something in between, one of the most important things you can do is show up on time. You do not want her to sit there waiting. Showing up late will send out all the wrong impressions. At first she may think she's been stood up, this is not a good way to start a date. Second, she may think you are unreliable, or not polite enough to give her a call to let her know you are running behind. Pretty much everyone has cell phones these days, so if you are going to be late, call and let her know as soon as you can. You do not want to be too early either, but if you are picking her up at her house, show up about 3-5 minutes before she is expecting you. This will make a good impression.

3. be thoughtful.

It is important that you show you notice her and are thinking about her. You can do this with a thoughtful gift such as flowers, or maybe a small chocolate. You can be thoughtful without going overboard. However, gifts are not the only way, nor the best way to be thoughtful. Complimenting her looks is a good way. Most women take time to carefully choose an outfit, do their hair, and their make-up before going out on a date. So, tell her how nice she looks, or if you do not think she looks nice, then find something else positive to say about her. Being thoughtful is a big part of a successful dating experience.

4. Be polite and chivalrous.

Just because she does not expect it these days, does not mean you should not do it. Hold the door open for her, let her walk through the doors first, pull her chair, open her car door when she is getting in, and be polite to her along with the people around you. It is going to do you little good to be polite to her, and then rude to your wait staff or ticket taker. She is going to notice how you treat other people, and she will recognize that you are trying to impress her, not them. So, how you treat others will make an impression on her. Women like to feel special and by treating her like a lady she will think you are a rare catch. Just be careful not to have expectations attached to your behaviors.

5. Compliment her

We already talked about how important it is to be thoughtful and notice her efforts in the beginning of the date, and compliment her on them, but your compliments should not stop there. It is always nice to have someone give you a sincere compliment. So, throughout the date, if you have opportunity to give a good compliment that is true, offer it. Women love to be complicated, to feel important and attractive to you, but you have to tell her that she is, or she may be unsure. The more sincere and observant your compliment, the bigger impact it will have. Just be sure to be real. If you give false compliments, she is going to notice, and not be impressed.

6. Listen and be actively engaged in conversations

Nobody wants to spend the whole night listening to someone talk about themselves, or on the opposite side, talking to someone who is not listening. So, do not do all the talking, and be sure to listen when she is talking. Get involved in the conversation. Pay attention to what she says, ask questions, lead the conversation to keep it on topics that will interest you so that you stay active in it. The best thing you can do on a date is get to know one another, and the only way to do that is through asking questions, listening to answers, and talking. A woman is attracted to a man who is genuinely interested in hearing what she has to say. Spend a lot more time asking her questions and letting her talk than talking yourself, if she is not enjoying that, she will ask you questions.

7. Go on your date prepared

Spontaneity is good, but not if your entire date is spontaneous. You need to go with a plan, and if the circumstance makes for appropriate changes, then change it, but do not go empty handed. For example, you can plan to go to dinner, and take a drive through the park. If while driving through the park you see an ice-skating rink, then go ahead and change your plan and go ice skating. However, the last thing you want is to ask, "So, what do you want to do?" 99% of the time that question will be answered with, "I don't care." Or "Whatever you want to do." Or some variation of this. So, plan ahead. It is also smart to have some good ideas for conversation starters as well. This might be things you want to know about your date, or basic topics like elections, education, the war on Iraq, etc. you do not want to be sitting on a date in awkward silence, so think of easy to talk about things.

8. Avoidance

Avoid talking about past relationships or other women while on a date. Even if she is curious, you will want to keep your focus, attention, and conversation fully on her. Do you really want to spend the night discussing her exes? Well she does not want that either. Save it for a later date when you are getting serious enough to want to know a little more about each other's dating history, but do not have that be a part of a date.

9. Pay for the date

One of the worst situations for a girl is not knowing whether or not she is paying for her part of the date. So, while it is always polite and appropriate for a gentleman to offer to pay, it is also a good idea to get that out of the way at the beginning of the date. For example, if you are at dinner, say, "What will you have, its on me, so get whatever you want." If you are at a movie, make sure you stand in line in front of her, and order tickets for the both of you. Or, simply tell her when you ask her that you will be paying for the date. If she feels more comfortable going "dutch", meaning paying for herself and letting you pay for yourself, then allow it.

9. Kissing goodnight

Some women prefer not to kiss after a first date, while others may be disappointed if the guy doesn't even try. She might feel like you were not attracted to her, or that she read the vibe of the date wrong. So, since there is no easy way to know for sure if you should kiss good night or not, it is a good idea to simply pay attention. What does her body language say? Is she being physical with you, or sort of avoiding you? How did the date go? What kind of vibe were you getting? A strong attraction? Or a better luck next time? If you think the date went well, but don't know if you should kiss her, ask her. You can say, "I would like to kiss you goodnight if it does not make you uncomfortable." Then leave it up to her. If you think maybe it is not the best option, then peck her cheek, or hug her goodbye. Sometimes a hug can linger, and lead to a kiss, other times it will be short and to the point, which is a good indication that a kiss is out of the question.

10. Be honest

Not every date is going to be perfect, and not every woman you go out with will you want to see again. This is fine. There is a chance she may not want to go out with you again either. The important thing is to be honest. If you had a horrible time, do not tell them that, but do not say it was wonderful either. Instead, tell them that you found it nice to meet them, and maybe you will see them around some time. Only tell her that you will call her if you mean it and intend on seeing her again. Do not say you are going to call if you won't. It is worse to have expectations that are not met then to have no expectations. If you do like her, and want to go about again, make that clear as well. Women are often insecure about how a date is going, so be sure to tell her if you are enjoying yourself, and if you want to see her again. If you want her to be straight-forward with you about her feelings, you need to give her the same courtesy.

11. Don't do things with ulterior motives.

When you take a woman out, she does not owe you sex, a kiss, or anything else at the end of the date. If you have expectations, you may want to make those clear right away, that way she can choose if she is going to go out with you. The fact is, you will be labeled badly with women if you have ulterior motives when dating. If you compliment her to make her like you so she will sleep with you, your date won't be successful. This does not mean it won't work, but it means that you are a scum bag. That is not what dating is about, if you are just looking for sex, use an adult dating service online.