1) The first date is an opportunity for a woman to make a good first impression through showing her best qualities and fascinating the man. 2) Common mistakes women make are focusing too much on appearance through excessive makeup or dress, or talking too much without establishing a connection. 3) The best conversation topics that interest most men are sports, cars, movies, food, travel, music, and questions about his job, hobbies, role models, and views on relationships. Proper preparation through learning about his interests leads to success.