Is he date-worthy?

Is he a dream come true or a date turned sour? How do you decide? One date may not be enough to tell the difference, or is it? Here are some ways you can decide if you really want to give him that second chance.

Before he picks you up

Do not expect too much. A guy is a guy is a guy. They can't all be tall, dark, and handsome just like all women can't be Naomi Campbell.

Be yourself. If he can't accept you for what you are, then how can you expect him to stay in a relationship? Do not pretend to be a jazz lover if you are an acid rock fanatic. Not even Travolta is worth that. Okaaaay, maybe Brad Pitt, but we're going off tangent here.
Don't ask for too much too soon. Men are scared of commitment, so don't even think steady on your first date.
Do not always expect him to come up with something for the two of you to do. Why don't you come up with something?
It's a good idea to find out who's paying. He'll probably will treat you, but just in case, take a little money along and offer to pay. Guys sometimes appreciate girls who offer to go Dutch.

At the movies, watch him

Check out what movie he offers to take you for. If he's attempting that tried and tested horror film technique in the hope that you will cling to him every time a hand pops out of the wall, give him - 3 points. He's in that `You can put your arm around me babe' mode and you want him off it.
If he insists on a movie, you know he has the jitters and is probably not much of a conversationalist. Maybe he's not a good conversation starter. But if you aren't either, a movie would be a good idea.
See if he comes up with something more interesting like going go-karting or bowling. Ten extra points for imagination.
Extra points if he takes you to dinner after a movie. C'mon, the poor lad's trying.
If he asks you what movie you'd like to watch, good. At least he is giving you a choice.
A guy who insists on a gory tale of a man with a torn arm and bleeding eye is not very appetising. Neither is a guy who gives you a dirty look as you seat yourself for a movie whose poster reads `Two girls in one night, an erotic tale of a young and desperate college student who wants to win the hearts and something more of the two women of his fantasies'. Ugh! You're probably sitting next to the protagonist from the movie. A second date is definitely out and kudos to you if you manage to get through the first one without throwing up.
If the two of you can't choose between two good movies that are showing in town and he says something like, ``We can watch one today. Why don't we see the other tomorrow?'' you're out with one smooth operator. That's the way I see it.
Did he book the tickets or did you spend most of your date time driving from theatre to theatre dodging and haggling with black-ticketeers? Ten points for the man who booked, - 4 for the other.

Inside the theatre, you don't want him if

He pounces on your hand the second the lights go out. Puh-leese!
He talks incessantly, lampooning the actors, the movie, making fun of the guy in front of you, the fat lady behind, the kids beside youâ€¦
Puts his feet up on the seat in front of him. The charmer is in. The incredible hulk is out.
He says ``Just a sec, I'll just go out for a smoke. Be back soon'' when the intermission lights come on. Hello!! Knock knock! This is the age of the liberated, empowered, broadminded, treat-me-like-an-equal gal. See if he asks you if you'd like to join him. Now, that's a good boy. And personally, I don't like guys who smoke.
At the end of the movie, he realises that he has forgotten to buy a parking ticket, and so rolls up a similar coloured piece of paper and makes you hand it to the parking attendant, while he crosses his fingers hoping the two of you don't get caught. But, you know what, give him a couple of points for a sense of humour.

At the restaurant

He may be taking you to the fanciest restaurant in town, but has he made reservations? That ought to tell you how much planning has gone into this whole thing.
Is he wearing something appropriate to the occasion? A formal suit to the movies, or jeans and a torn T-shirt when you go out to dinner are both no-nos.
Has he forgotten to tell you what the dress code, if any, is? You don't want to be caught in the most happening place in town in the least happening clothes you've got.
(Non-Indian college students can skip this one. Meant solely for the poor soul who has to date the average Indian college stud) No rubber chappals please (they are out as an expression of the artyness in a man).
When your food arrives, does he start shoving it down his throat like there is no tomorrow? Or does he eat at a moderate pace so that you have time to talk? Does he gobble down his food and then spend the rest of the time watching you eat?
A soup-slurper, lip-smacker, mouth-wide-open chewer are big Nos.
A napkin is a napkin and should be placed on your lap at all times. Where does he place it?

When dining, keep your eyes on your date at all times and try to smile between mouthfuls. Ask how the food is, occasionally. Don't keep pelting question

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