10. Don’t ape the movies
Blame it on the movies, but most of us grow up imagining that stalking and passing lewd remarks are an important step to getting a girl’s attention. While it’s okay for a Salman Khan to do it in a movie and a Varun Dhawan to ape it, in real life this will get you "nothing more than a slap, sandals and in some cases, jail," says Bhawna Monga, Mumbai-based relationship expert. What’s worse? "It creates a lot of pressure in the woman, and may end up scarring your date," warns Monga.

09. Women love surprises
Surprises always work on a date. And they do not necessarily have to be expensive. Sometimes, even a small gift like a flower, a title by her favourite author, or her favourite food (like a pie or ice cream) that she may have mentioned during a conversation, works. "It also shows that you are a good listener, and can earn you some brownie points," adds Monga.