Choo Choo 2: The Sequel!

It all depends on what kind of person you're going out with, but I would suggest just being yourself (if she doesn't like the way you are, she's not the one buddy). Attire would also depend on where you're going out, you can dress casually in most occasions, unless you're taking her to a fancy restaurant or something among those lines. Common sense is really all you need, don't over-think it.

The one who asks out should be the one who pays. You can ask to split once you become friends or something more.

Try not to be nervous and avoid awkward silence. Taking her out to cinema for a movie before going somewhere else will give you something to talk about.

Good etiquette... the standard? Be polite, use good manners (especially good table manners if you're eating together), listen and ask questions (i.e. be interested in what they are saying - if you aren't, then try exploring topics of conversation until you find something you have in common, if you still aren't interested then it's a sign of a bad date and move on).

If this is a first date the one who asks usually pays but be prepared to split the bill if they insist. Don't push for physical affection and make sure your date get home safely (stay with them until the cab arrives/ask for a text to make sure they got home safe (great way to get a number)) and in the event things go exceptionally well be a gentleman the morning after and make breakfast/let her have the bathroom first...

I hope you both have a lovely time :) Thanks for the train!

Same situation here. Except I don't even want to think about dating someone.
I don't like all this stuff... dates, dinners, cinema, whatever. Women do not stand on a pedestal. All I'm willing to offer is a barbecue with friends.
I'm not exactly handsome, so women tend to ignore me anyway. And when they get to know me, maybe they find me funny or clever or something, but that's all. I don't blame them.
Now that I think about it, all female friends I have are friends' girlfriends. Actually, I don't even regularly speak to them, so I wouldn't say they are actual friends. I don't think I have any female friend of my own. Funny. I mean, I know many, but I'm always that ugly wierdo noone cares about.
I'm fine with that. Keep those witches away.
TL:DR Sorry, can't help you.

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Nice train, thanks for the ride. Bump!

And about suggestions for dating, you're barking to the wrong tree with me. My experience is almost non-existent and it hardly applies cos with the one girlfriend I've had we started dating after we were pretty sure we were into each other and that relationship didn't last all that long, now I'm just resigned to dying alone.

Open doors for her, like the car door. Be a gentleman and I would pay for everything.

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Be sure to act really nervous and to phrase everything awkwardly. Don't forget to stutter a bunch, too, and maybe add in some long pauses while you pretend to think about what to say next (feel free to add some "um"s and "uh"s during the pause if you want).

Go somewhere which is a natural or normal environment for both of you but which also has interesting things to see or do.
Boredom makes awkward silences.

Attire - Wear something nice that you feel comfortable with. I would dress based on where you're going, and based on who you are, but I would err on the side of dressing up. I don't really know you, so I'm not sure if your nice is leather shoes, jeans, button down shirt, and a sport jacket, or black boots, black jeans, black jacket covered in pins and patches, and your best mohawk.

Payment - Depending on your date, you may end up splitting the cost, or taking turns paying for things (you pay for dinner, she pays for desert or drinks after dinner), or you may end up paying for everything. Most women that I know will split the bill on a first date, but I would go in with the expectation to pay for everything, and then see if she offers to split it or take turns.

Good luck on your date.

Amazing train! Thanks for the ride! :D

(I'm a girl)
I guess it depends on the level of formality of your date and also on the girl's personality. I want to get to know the guy, not to know how polite he can be on a first date.
For me being nice is enough, I find it awkward when someone tries to be a super gentleman opening doors for me and all that stuff, it's enough if they let me enter first, for example.
Ask her about her hobbies or whatever, listen to her, then talk a bit about yours and you'll find something in common to keep the conversation going on, that's all really.
Also, I find it nice if the guy pays for dinner, but I'll pay for some drinks or whatever later on to return the favor.

I mean, why do we have to behave or dress in a different way when dating someone? I think we need to be ourselves and try to be nice (both parts), but natural too. It's the best way to start knowing each other.

Edit: I completely agree with Timobkg, hadn't seen the comment, act and dress according to where you're going and your own style, and try to pay but wait to see what she does too.

I think you've already received help ChibiCthulhu.. so I wish you good luck! ;)

Bump for the sequel! Have to agree with the advice already given here, good luck! :)

Thank you for the long train. I think all the others already covered everything that´s important.
But I´ll tell you something as well.
Just be yourself, be nice and caring, interested in what she says and it should go well.
Wish you good luck and success.

Wow, amazing ride, thank you so much ^^b

And as a girl and human being who wish to treat and be treated decently at a first date and other occasions, I think ChibiCthulu, metyGAME, Timobkg & DarklurkerSoul already gave you pretty decent advice (there's no point to repeat everything, eh? XD) so my additional advice is try to have some fun too and good luck ^^

Once again, thanks & I've added you as a friend on steam ^^

thanks&bump!

Be polite.
Make good conversation, while being a good listener is good you don't want the conversation to be only one side.
About paying, it depends. Some go with the one that invited pays, others like to go half and half, others each pays their own.
Attire, it really depends where you are going. But no matter what try to look nice, even if you go somewhere super casual.

Don't try to be someone else, be you. And have fun together.

Here's to a bumpless relationship ;)

Thank you very much !

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Bump.

Thanks for the great giveaways Melrir!

Very cool ride! Thanks!!!)

Can't give you any useful advice there so I'll offer you a bump instead

Bump.

Can't really help you myself, but good luck. I'd just say, it's probably best you don't treat it like some super serious interview with rules and more like having a fun random friendly get together. At least then you get something out of it no matter what happens.

Quality train

Don't have enough experience to give any advice, but good luck on your first date!