How to Date Successfully As a Teenage Guy

Many guys in their early 'teens' feel uncomfortable when just starting to date. They are not sure of what is expected of them on a 'date'. They are afraid that the girl will not like him, and he thinks he would rather not date, than be rejected. You are not alone in these feelings, and this article is meant to help all teenage guys who need advice to date successfully.

Steps

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   Be respectful. First and foremost, girls want to feel like you care about them as a person, not as an object.
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   Offer to pay for the date. This will make her feel you like her more than your money. If she declines and would rather go Dutch (splitting the bill), go with what she wants. Don't take it personally.
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   Be yourself. She decided to go out with you and not some other guy for a reason. Whatever you do, don't mislead her about who you are in any way, shape or form - it'll come back to bite you later.
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   Practice chivalry. Offer to carry her books for her, open doors for her (especially when she is getting in and out of your car), and call her parents Mr. and Mrs. when you meet them.
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   Dress like a young man. This doesn't mean you shouldn't have your own style - on the contrary. But when a boy becomes a teenager, his body changes, and you need to dress a little differently to look your age - you will impress a girl more if you look as mature as your age. This means tidying yourself up throughout the day - make sure you are clean and not wrinkled, and that your hair is looking good. Wear a belt regardless of whether your shirt is tucked in or not. As a boy ages, he usually loses some of the "curve" of a boy's frame, and that's why most grown men you see are wearing a belt! You'll get used to the tighter feeling. Also, make sure your clothes fit welland are appropriate for the occasion. Consider being trendy, but be yourself too. Develop a style, but remember that men generally have less options than women and, though the world has changed, men are still expected to dress a certain way, especially for fancier occasions. So if you're going out, dress a little nicer than you would if you were lazing away a weekend. But, you must have your own style and individuality.
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   Talk to her. Let her know some of your interests, in movies or books or music. This is always a good way to start a conversation. It will be easy for her to reply on one of the subjects mentioned. If you have a class with her, then mention something about that class. She will come back with either she did not notice you in class, or will mention that she did notice you. This way the conversation can be woven around the class, and will go from there.
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   Give her compliments. Compliment how she looks, which is always appreciated, but also compliment her on other things, such as her abilities in art or sports. If she is a nice girl, truly, tell her so. It is important not to lie for the sake of giving a compliment, however, because a girl usually knows what she truly is worthy of being complimented for and will feel patronized if she catches on that you are lying.
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   Keep the conversation dynamic. Do not talk only about yourself, ask her about things that interest her, her hobbies, friends, what matters most to her. If she asks you a question about yourself, answer, then say something like, "What about you?" in order to avoid monopolizing conversation. This will also help you learn more about her.
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   Show her that you are interested in her in a subtle way. Smile when either of you speak, make eye contact consistently, especially when sitting at a table having a bite to eat, always look directly at her when she talks to you. It is irritating and annoying to talk to someone while they scan the room with their eyes or turn around to look at someone who just walked by. It shows a total lack of interest in whatever she is talking about and makes her feel that you are not interested either in her, or what she is saying.
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    React to her. If she is not reacting well to the date, does not want to hold hands when you try, or does not converse easily, then back off for awhile. If however, she just looks bored and not interested in you, cut the date short, and take her home. It's okay, and it's not your fault. Remember, this is just practice, and with enough practice, every date will go very well.
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    Smile. It will show her you're having fun and that you genuinely like her.