First Date
In my opinion, first dates should center around an activity so that lulls in conversations aren't so important. The activity should have a definate end so that each party can then leave and assess if the other person is someone with which they have more of an interest or not. Also, each person should pay their own way the first time.
Suggested activities: a lecture, a class at a museum or recreation center, a sponsored bike ride, a 5K walk/bike fund raiser, an intro class at a climbing wall, a one time dance class, a one night cooking class, a local food store sponsored cooking or eating event.