This is where we come into play. Chaser is going to give you the seven lessons you need to know to make sure your date a successful one, and to help ensure you get that elusive second date.

Plan Ahead - Countless women have warned us about this one. There is nothing more attractive then a man with a plan. Conversely, there is nothing less attractive then saying "I dunno, what do you want to do?" to your date. You wanted to go out with her, so it's up to you to name the venue smart guy. Do something creative. Everyone has been out on the movie and dinner date, it's boring. Mini-golf has been played to death. Take her to a cyber cafe. Go for a walk in a flower garden or a rock chapel. Take her to a pottery class (remember the movie Ghost?). If she is an active, athletic person, go wall climbing. You see where this is going? Show her you have confidence, a sense of adventure and a creative mind, and she is putty in your hands.

Chivalry ain't dead - Being a tough guy is great. Women love a tough man. But toughness doesn't necessarily mean rudeness. Open her car door. Pull out her chair. Excuse yourself when you have to leave the table. And for God's sake, leave the cell phone in the car. She doesn't like your gentlemanly behavior because she thinks it's boorish and old fashioned, and that she is an 'independent woman'? Explain to her that you think there is nothing wrong with being a polite gentleman. If she still has issues, excuse yourself from the table and never come back. Equal rights is one thing, but asking a man to stop being a gentleman is where Rush draws the line.

Follow her lead - This means so many different things, but it is probably the most important tip we can offer you. Pushy, overly aggressive men are not attractive. Do not make body contact with her before she is ready for it (she'll let you know by casually touching your arm, leg, johnson). Rude guys are unattractive too, but rude can be a relative term. Do not swear before she does. If she wants to use the word 'fuck' more liberally then Dennis Miller five minutes before air time in the Monday Night Football booth, by all means let her. But don't use the word, or any other vulgar language before she does. Let her establish what is appropriate when it comes to behavior and physical contact. The idea here is to let her become comfortable with you, so that she doesn't feel like she needs to yell for help when you are all over her later.

Do not call her vagina (or anyone else's vagina for that matter) a 'Fragrant Thatch' - One of our editors found this out the hard way. Do yourself a favor, don't even talk about each others sensitive bits unless she brings it up. You'll only look like a pervert.

Don't argue with her - You asked her out, so insist on paying, but only once. If she is persistent in her stance on splitting the tab with you, try not to make an issue out of it, that will only drive a gap between the two of you. Avoid topics like religion, or anything else where the person potentially has a very strong opinion that conflicts with your own. You'd be surprised how quickly you can drive a catholic hottie away by telling her Moses was a pigfucker (again, same editor).

Let her talk - Women like to talk, and there is nothing wrong with that. Okay there is actually something wrong with that, because if they are talking it means we men have to be listening. All women complain that they want someone to listen to them and understand them. Try to relate to their situations without making yourself sound harder done by then she is or was. If you are incapable of offering positive feedback, or incapable of caring one iota about the crap she is uttering, then you'll have to fake it. Like the fat guy in the Volkswagen commercial, repeat the last thing she said in a soft voice, so she knows that you are hearing her loud and clear. Do this every five minutes or so.

Let sleeping dogs lie - Do not go into detail about your past. There is nothing as unfortunate as someone who just can't seem to let their past go. What was was, what is is, and what will be is the only thing you have control over. Same goes for her, if she starts drudging on about past relationships and bad experiences, steer her in another direction by saying:

"Let's not worry about what happened in the past, let's worry about what is happening right here and right now."

At this point her mouth will go pouty (good thing), her eyes will light up (very good thing) and she may touch your hand (extremely good thing). This is a great way to show her that you are a focused and confident person, and at the same time re-establishing your interest in her.

There you have it. Seven easy to follow, and good as gold tips to make sure your foray into the world of dating and mating is a successful one. If you've read this far and are still incapable of utilizing your newly found dating skills, then perhaps you should give up and go back to punching your time clock while viewing Jennycam.