Dating in high school is a top priority for many students, but getting a significant other is hard. One of the worst parts of dating is the first dates. First dates are 50-50 chances; they can either be amazing or incredibly awkward. A few different characteristics can make all the difference in the date, including environment, safety, talkability, fun, and budget. These are the categories that were used to collect data on the best first dates, and they are all ranked below.
Hang Out
Hanging out at someone’s house can be fun, but for a first date, it’s not great. It may be awkward if their family is home, and you might find a red flag if their room is messy. However, it can be fun to do some activities like games or baking together, and you can talk a lot. This date is good for someone you are already acquainted with, but want to know more about.
Hike
Taking a hike with someone is a great way to get to know them while exercising, but it may be too much for a first date. Some good parts are that studies show that people are more attracted to each other after a physical activity and the foliage and plants may be beautiful, especially in the fall. However, it’s not a super fun activity unless you both really love hiking. Overall, hikes are a cute date, but maybe not for the first one.
Dinner
Dinner is a great first date if you don’t know anything about a person and want to know more about them. However, it may be expensive depending on where you go, and it also isn’t fun if you exhaust all conversation topics and have awkward silence. A better idea might be to get food and have a picnic, or eat dinner while doing another activity.
Movie
Going to see a movie is a great date because it is super fun and can give you something to talk about afterwards. However, it’s not great for a first date because you can’t really get to know the person you’re with. Other than talking before and after the movie, you can’t talk to your date and it may be awkward. Movie dates are great for people who are already dating, not really for a first date.
Park
Going to the park is a very cute first date, especially if it is a pretty park. This can give you tons of conversation topics, and provides something to look at when there is a break. However, it may get boring because there’s not much to do other than walk around. You could bring snacks and have a picnic, or bring a ball to play a game, but other than that, it is a bit boring.
Ice Cream
Getting ice cream with your date is a super cute idea. You can learn more about them and it can give you some good conversation topics. However, if you don’t do anything else afterwards, it will probably be a very short date. This may not be good for a first date where you want to get to know a person.
Sports Game
Going to a sports event, such as a football or basketball game, is a great first date. You can talk to your date a lot, while also having something to watch when there’s a break. Watching the game can also give you lots of great conversation topics, and you can even match outfits without it being weird. Overall, going to a sports game is a great first date.
Bowling
Bowling makes the top three because it is a super fun first date. Aside from the fact that bowling is fun, there’s tons of opportunities for you to talk to each other and bond. You can even get food and drinks at most bowling alleys. Bowling also is a little long, but not too long that you get bored of each other, making it an amazing first date.
Ice Skating
Ice skating was number two in the polls mostly because it is so cute. The atmosphere while ice skating is super fun and winters in most places. This is also an activity where any level of ice skating is perfectly fine. Whether you’re a pro or have never done it, ice skating is such a fun activity for anyone. You can also talk to each other while ice skating, providing conversation topics and natural breaks. Overall, ice skating is an incredibly cute first date
Mini Golf
Almost everyone’s number one pick was mini golf because it checks all the boxes. Mini golfing is a super fun activity that anyone can enjoy. You can talk to your date a ton, while also having natural breaks and conversations related to the activity. It is a super cute atmosphere and being outside can provide some natural endorphins. With all this in mind, suggest mini golf as an option for your first date.
As you can see, some of the best first dates involve lots of opportunities to talk to each other and bond, while also completing an activity that can provide natural breaks and conversation starters. They also should have a cute and fun atmosphere that can make the date more enjoyable. In conclusion, choose your favorite of our top ten options for your next first date.
