If you're looking for a low-key, stress free first date, then choosing to grab a coffee or eat out is the way to go. Nina Mufleh, sophomore at Herndon High School, says "Going on a café or food-related type of date makes everything simpler. You don't have to worry about dressing up in your fanciest clothes and making an impression with all eyes on you." Rachel Kartman, senior at Oakton High School says "When I went on my first date in high school we went to Starbucks so it would be nice if they did that again!" There's nothing wrong with going somewhere casual because just being able to get together is already something special. It can be hard to make the dating scene work when you're in high school and oftentimes dating can feel like a competition. But going on a date doesn't need to be anything more than two people getting to know each other better, and grabbing some coffee or food is one of the easiest ways for that to happen. Devon Hall, junior at West Potomac High School says "I think it's great for first dates because it creates a comfortable environment with low stakes." Going out for food or coffee will help ease up some of the tension between yourself and your date while also creating an environment where you can actually get to know each other instead of worrying about trying to look perfect and impressing someone night long! It makes dating simpler and it also gives you something to do if the date doesn't go well. That's probably what dating is all about anyway, nothing more than getting out there and trying new things! Alison Bohac, junior at Herndon High School thinks "Taking your date somewhere relaxed like a café or food-related place makes dating less stressful." Even though dating can be nerve-wracking, you shouldn't worry too much about any of that when it comes to grabbing coffee or having a meal together. It takes away some of that dating edge getting back to basics. The best thing about dating isn't worrying about impressing someone else but instead appreciating them for who they are while spending time with them doing something fun! If you're dating someone awesome, they're awesome enough to enjoy something as little as eating together, so go out with them and try it! Anushya Thomas, senior at South County Secondary School says "Going on a date with your crush is nerve wrecking enough. Scared that you might not make a good impression or fear that there won't be any chemistry between the two of you. If dating was less intimidating I'd go on more first dates." It doesn't really matter where you decide to grab some coffee or eat together since dating doesn't need to be anything more than getting out there and trying new things! Going for food is one of the easiest ways to get dating started while also having an activity already planned for later. Now dating doesn't need to be anything more than trying something new. You can always go for food or coffee, it's easy and you'll have some fun else where! With dating, anxiety is normal but dating doesn't need to create any stress. All you need to do is find someone awesome enough to eat together and then just enjoy whatever comes of that first date! There are many different dating tips available on the internet. However, each person may wish to go about dating according their own style of doing things. So these dating tips are generic suggestions rather than specific advice tailored towards individuals (although one individual could apply them in a way that suits his/her identity). The article above was written by an experienced dating journalist in the industry. Article written by online dating expert, Dani Colman (online dating advice guru, dating advice for teens). For more dating tips and advice visit http://www.yourtango.com or email us at [email protected] . Copyright © Associated Content All rights reserved (source) (license) Picking a place you feel comfortable in already or a place you really love (*cough* Starbucks for me) is a good way to take away some of those normal teenage first date jitters." "Taking your date somewhere relaxed like a café or food-related place makes dating less stressful." It doesn't really matter where you decide to grab some coffee or eat together since dating doesn't need to be anything more than getting out there and trying new things! Going for food is one of the easiest ways to get dating started while also having an activity already planned for later. Going out for food or coffee will help ease up some of the tension between yourself and your date while also creating an environment where you can actually get to know each other instead of worrying about trying to look perfect and impressing someone night long! It makes dating simpler and it also gives you something to do if the date doesn't go well. That's probably what