Fret not - our handy hints will tell you everything you need to know about the dating game.

DATING DO'S

• DO be yourself. He's asked you out because he likes you just as you are. There's no need to put on any airs or graces just because you're on a 'date' date.
• DO make an effort to look your best but don't go way over the top. Make up slapped on with a trowel is way scary for lads - just take the subtly gorgeous approach and you can't go wrong.
• DO keep the conversation flowing by asking him lots of questions and listening to what he has to say in response.
• DO offer to pay half if it's a first date - unless he insists of course - it's polite and shows that you're not just out for what you can get out of him.
• DO tell your parents where you're going and who with. There's no point putting them off your potential new boyfriend right from the start by lying to them.
• DO arrange for a mate to text you half way through the evening. This is good because it makes you look popular and gives you an excuse to leave if the date is a disaster. Simply say the message says you're needed at home urgently!
• DO make eye contact, subtly play with your hair and/or lean in close to him when you talk - these body language signals all say "I'm interested.' and are great ways to let him know that you're keen.

DATING DON'TS

• DON'T talk about yourself all night long. Conversation is a two way thing - let him get a word in every now and then!
• DON'T go somewhere too noisy, quiet or where your friends are going to be hanging out in a big gang. Too noisy - you can't have a good chat. Too quiet - too scary when you speak and if you're friends are hanging around, they'll distract you.
• DON'T wear anything you're not comfortable in. You don't want to spend the entire date worrying about visible bra straps or uncomfortable shoes - wear something you love - and you can walk in!
• DON'T spend the entire time checking your phone for messages.
• DON'T talk about your ex all night long.
• DON'T text him five minutes after the date's finished saying what a great time you had and when can you get together again? Play it a bit cool!
• DON'T play too hard to get though, if you like him and you want to see him again, don't be afraid to follow up with a text asking him out. Guys aren't mind readers, if you like him, let him know!