well, i took a girl out on what was supposed to be a date. dropped 30 in gasoline and 20 on dinner, she tells me midway through the nutritious and delicious veggie burritos, "i guess I should tell you that I'm kinda seeing someone, but i really like you and we should keep hanging out." Don't get burned. I drove her home and said "I am not interested in being friends with you. I'm 26 and have enough of those." she's a severe diabetic with a drug addict brother anyways, guess it's a good thing it didn't work out.
I'd say to you, just see where it goes! it you're trying to wifey this girl don't get wasted on the first date. If you're looking to get laid, by all means, break out the sangria and see where it goes. I have far more respect for a woman if she won't let me sleep with her the first 4 or 5 times we go out.
-if she tells a life story, run for the hills.
-talk about the things you like, skateboarding and whatever else. if she can't hang with that, she's no good anyways.
-look clean, but not too clean. i used to kick down with the unshaven look and realized that it doesn't make me look cool. instead i look like a lazy fuck who can't shave for a date.
-this is a hit or miss but, i dig mexican food however, the gas problem can arise. It's a risky endeavor, but if a girl can handle you farting, she's probably pretty fucking rad.
-listen to her talk, look her in the eyes, and smile.