Prepare. Before the date do something that relaxes
you, exercise, reading, yoga, singing your favorite song, whatever puts
you in an easy going, happy mood. Wash yourself, put on
antiperspirant/deodorant, brush your teeth, brush your hair, and don't
forget to wear clean clothes! Make a list of conversation starters and
questions you can ask them if you're having trouble finding a topic.
Questions about their pet(s), taste in music, good books they've read
lately, favorite thing to do outdoors, would you rather questions, are
all good ideas. Remember these and read the front page of the newspaper,
too.
