After several exchanges of emails, it has been decided - your date has agreed to meet you. You see her in your mind's eye, brunette and green eyed, a witty 5'7" doll; your Megan is finally meeting you at the local coffee shop. You give her your mobile number in case she runs into problems and she gives you hers, just in case.

If this is your umpteenth first time date, you're hoping that this time, the girl is actually a mirror of her .jpeg image, and you hope that she finds you as good-looking as your uploaded photo. Instead of worrying about this little details, work on being sexy. Whether you like her or not on sight, make an effort to make her remember the guy with the little paunch, but who sure packs a wallop.

When you have finally reach the appointed place, stay cool. Women don't like men who act like frightened puppies. They want their men to be confident without being arrogant, to be cool under pressure, and to be warm and friendly.

Women and men always have an archetype of their ideal. But having the perfect physique or the blinding beauty are not guarantees to snare your date. Aside from the rules of basic courtesy and chivalry, your best bet to stay on her contacts list is to be yourself. But here are some tips to help you snare your date:

* Smile - Smiling gives your date a sense of security and makes her feel welcome and wanted.

* Listen - Listening with interest to everything she says will tell you more about her than her emails.

Now if your sixth sense tells you that she likes you, better play your cards right. You want her to find you irresistible. Heed the following advice:

* If you are meeting her right after work, freshen up a bit at the office and make sure your cufflinks, tie, and shirt are well coordinated. She will understand why you are dressed this way for a date. You told her you'd be meeting her right after work.

* Do not act desperate for the next date or she will dump you fast. Instead, tell her you'd like to take her out again on the weekend, but you're only free the weekend after.

* Do not talk too much about yourself. Be mysterious. The less you talk about yourself, the more interesting you are. Pique her interest. She'll be thinking about you when she drives home.

* Avoid making profuse excuses like you wanted to take her to a swankier place but it's all fully booked. Sounding falsely humble and grating can turn any woman away.

* Be a gracious host. Make sure she is comfortable and always ask if she likes anything else. That would make her feel important.

First dates are exciting but will always end either of two ways - it'll be a winner, or a flop. Whatever happens, it would always be nice for a man to be remembered fondly as the sexy guy who got away. If the date turns out perfectly, meaning both of you hit it right, you have played your ace well.