oh, and eat something before the date, you don't want your stomach growling, or to be pigging out, infront of her, and as bird girl said, pick out something she is waering or something about her appearance, the sooner the better, look for something that stands out, like she put extra effort into it, and compliment her on it, not one of those, i like your what ever, but something like, " your necklace really makes your eyes shime" i know it sounds corny, but trust me, the cornier something is, the more she will think your willing to put your neck out, it shows confidence. and again, as bird girl said, let her do the talking, listen to what she says, and show her your listening by making inteligent replys, try to build on what she is saying, so she thinks your not only listining, but understanding, and interested.