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Are you a fun date?

By Sara Kinnarney You've got a killer outfit, a brand-new haircut and reservations to the hottest restaurant in town. But do you have that extra spark that will make your date want to see you again? Take this quiz and find out:

1. You've just made a date for Saturday. You're most likely to opt for:
a) Dinner and the latest blockbuster film.
b) Whatever your date wants to do.
c) The new play you've been dying to see or the fab rock climbing wall you read about in the paper.

The best answer is: C

Do something that you'll enjoy — with or without your dream date. If you love to bowl, then you'll probably show your best side in some rented shoes and a goofy shirt. If the two of you see the new art exhibit you've been psyched for, your enthusiasm will be contagious. "Being a fun date isn't about impressing anyone. It's about finding ways to make it enjoyable for you. Because if you're having a good time, then you'll be a good date," says relationship expert Lynn Harris.

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2. The way I relax during a date is to:
a) Do something active like taking a bike ride or playing darts. That takes the pressure off.
b) Ask my date a lot of questions. Most people love to talk about themselves so I don't have to worry so much about being witty or interested.
c) Why do you think they invented alcohol?

The best answer is A.

However good-natured your questions may be, asking too many can make a date feel like a job interview. Alcohol is certainly a time-honored social lubricant, but too much of it has also been known to induce regrettable behavior. But if you're playing pinball or even just taking a walk, you won't feel the pressure to have a nonstop conversation. And a little good-natured competition will give you some natural opportunities to flirt.

3. After waiting 45 minutes for a table, the super-snotty waiter places you in a terrible seat by the kitchen and serves you lukewarm soup and rubbery chicken. Your response:

a) Send back the chicken and demand to be seated at another table.
b) Give your date a detailed analysis of exactly what's wrong with this place.
c) Ask your date if he's seen any good movies lately.

The best answer is: C

Many mishaps happen on dates, but you'll make a far better impression if you simply roll with the punches than if you demonstrate your ability to discern a sub-par wine.

4. I usually date:
a) Three or four people a month.
b) Three or four people a year.
c) Three or four people a millennium.

The best answer is: A

When you date a lot of different people, you'll become more experienced at dating and thus a better date. You also won't feel the pressure for each one to be the love of your life. And that means a better time for everyone.

5. When I first meet someone I usually ask them:
a) How many brothers and sisters do you have?
b) Would your rather have lunch with Albert Einstein or Harriet Tubman?
c) What do people usually ask you about your job?

The best answer is: C

Good questions give your date a chance to tell you who they are and what matters to them. Chances are, a sibling headcount isn't going to do that. And contrived questions about historical figures often make people feel pressured to produce a certain answer. But Harris says that everyone who is gainfully employed has their top ten list of annoying or frustrating questions that people ask them about their jobs and will be eager to share them. "People love this question. It's really a sure-fire hit," she says.

Scoring:

0 to 1 right: Somewhere along the line, you forgot that dating was actually supposed to be fun. You see dating as a necessary evil and a chore. Is it any wonder that the person across that candlelit table keeps checking their watch?

2 to 3 right: You're on the right track, but sometimes you try so hard to impress your date that you have a hard time relaxing. Just remember: You'll make a much better impression by rolling with whatever curve balls a date may throw — be it bad service or bad hair — than by worrying about it.

4 to 5 right: Congratulations. You are a fabulous date. Whether or not you are searching for a lifetime partner, you intrinsically understand that the purpose of a date is to have a good time. Which is why your social calendar is no doubt full of lots of fun-filled events.