Are you a young just starting to date? You'll have some great dates and some seriously terrible ones. Here are some essential dating hints for guys who need to make sure the first date isn't the last date.

If you'd like your date tonight to be the first of scores of great dates, there are five things that you certainly have to do. These are essentials, master them now and you'll find it easier to get a date any night you would like.

1. Take a shower! It's not enough to meet girls tonight, don't you want them to go out with you? It may seem silly that this need to even be brought up, but you will find guys who think they know how to pick up women or show up for a date when they smell like a locker room. Don't be one of those guys.

2. Arrive on time. No matter if you might be picking your date up at her house or meeting her at a movie or restaurant, get there when you say you will. If you make her wait, you will give the impression of being self-centered or untrustworthy. When you're on time, you show your girl respect. Having said that, don't be surprised if she is late. It does not seem fair, but that's the way it is. Just be patient and learn to live with it.

3. Be a gentleman. Open doors for her. This is a sign of respect. That word, "r-e-s-p-e-c-t" is unfortunately lacking among young men nowadays. You will set yourself apart from the crowd and you'll make a positive impression on your lady when you show her respect. Do not use bad language, don't talk bad about others. Let her think you've got some class.

4. Listen to her when she talks. Don't talk about your own self the whole night. Keep quiet and listen, really listen to her. This will demonstrate to her that you are interested in her and it'll help you think of something to say next. Never interrupt, just listen until she stops. Some women never do stop, they just talk on and on. If that's the case, you just listen. The large majority of guys won't do it, but when you do listen, you will score important points.

5. Offer to pay for everything. Do not insist. If the girl you're with wants to pay half, let her. Many ladies feel that if you pay for everything, it's just due to the fact you want to get into her pants. Possibly you do, but don't let her know that, most definitely on your very first date. And in addition, do not take her anyplace out of your price range. You will just end up looking stupid.

6. Drive safely. There may be a very small percentage of women who like to be with foolhardy men, but driving fast and furious is not a very good way to attract women. Never drive drunk. No one is going to be pleased if you crash your car or go to jail. Don't drive aggressively and don't yell at other motorists.

These dating suggestions for men may sound outdated, but women like that. Old or young, women want to feel special. Now, how can you get what guys want on the next date?