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You can disregard a place completely only in case you two feel really crazy about each other and are enormously excited. Place The least crowded places are the best for the first long kiss on the second date. Chances are, you've had guys say some weird-ass stuff to you on dates...

This is the best possible timing. Most of these compliments are not about the way she dresses, but things that you may feel or will be impressed by during the date. First, she should be ready for this, the first kiss should not be a sudden surprise. You should follow certain steps to know what to do, when, and how.

Tips to Make Your Second Date a Success - There you go, you have the exact recipe to ensure that second date kiss.

We put so much energy into first dates. We chat on apps, exchange witty texts, and eventually hopefully , meet in person — often after hours of anxiously decoding his messages and trying to suss out his level of emotional investment, all before ever laying eyes on each other in the flesh. But after surveying experts and sifting through exclusive-to- Cosmo research about romantic success, we were surprised to learn that, in many ways, date no. According to data from Match. But a smarter dating strategy may be to think of reasons to say yes. Plus, you may need some extra time to feel a spark... And besides, second dates are fun! Sixty-one percent of single guys and 70 percent of single women are more excited by a second date than by a first date, according to the Singles in America survey. So go for round two. To up your odds, here are some science-backed ways to increase your chances of scoring that second date. Your First-Date Game Plan Grab dinner or drinks. Go to a pricier restaurant. But the Singles in America study shows it really does make a difference. Or sushi Seriously better odds — maybe because you avoid a sexy vibe-killing burrito belly. Strike a power pose yes, really. A recent study found that speed-daters who spread out their limbs and stretched their torsos — literally taking up more space — were 76 percent more likely to get a yes to a date. If you want a head start, choose a profile pic for your app that shows you power-posing too. That alone could up your odds of connection by 27 percent. Elevate Your Conversation Bring up politics. Want to increase your second-date odds by a whopping 91 percent? Show off your humor and smarts. If you're into you date, make it known. Forget that tired crap about not showing your cards. Look for These Secret Cues Keep an eye out for these little tells to gauge whether or not your date is feeling it. Is his voice getting louder? Are you laughing at the same things? Whether or not you kiss. Sex on the first date. Only 6 percent of men expect to have sex on the first date. And expecting anything is really lame, so steer clear of those dudes. What to Say When... Chances are, you've had guys say some weird-ass stuff to you on dates... Comedian Jordan Carlos helps you deal. I have my vision board here! Click to subscribe to the digital edition.

I just had a second date that I think went very well. Strike a power pose yes, really. That time is not now. Sometimes it happens and sometimes not. Now it's social for the big kiss. It was at this point that The Art of Charm Podcast was born. You are not a monk, but you are not a douche, either. It is exactly the importance of the first kiss that might possibly scare you.