Posted Fri, Jul 17, 2009, 10:36 am PDT

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    Devastate your date while you dine! From appetizers and entrees to après-dinner drinks, here's how to score major points and make it a night to remember…

    § Table Care Guys, stay on top of things and bust a move when your date needs more water, a beverage refill, or a bottle of ketchup for sweet-potato fries. Don't be pushy, just keep an eye out for what's needed by the person in the other seat. This will make that person feel taken care of -- and duly impressed.

    § Taste Test Give your date a little taste of your food -- playfully offer a bite from your fork or spoon. It's a sultry move few can pass up.

    § Sexy Scents Gals, dab on a gentle fragrance that will waft over and entice your date -- nothing too flowery, sweet, or overpowering. We like Creative Scentualization's Perfect Veil -- the jar lasts a long time and it's also （as the name states） just the "perfect" hint of a soft, sexy scent. Guys, go fragrance-free or stick with something very subtle, like just a swab of deodorant.

    § Glowing Recommendation If you're dining in, candles are a no-brainer. Sprinkle a few votives around the dinner table to capture an alluring vibe （go for unscented or lightly scented so you don't knock anyone out with super-strong wafts of jasmine or pine）. If you're hitting the town, choose a restaurant that uses candlelight -- not only is it romantic, but it showers everyone in their best light.

    § Menu Mix When perusing the menu, choose something a bit adventurous -- not just the same-ol' mixed greens salad with ranch dressing "on the side." Get something you'll enjoy, since no one likes to dine with someone who pokes and picks at the food all night -- yawn!

    § Kindness Cue Treat servers and hosts with kindness and you're sure to win big points with your date. No one respects rudeness, so dish out those "thank yous." And prove that your mama taught you well by observing all of your best manners, please!

    § Clothes Call Slip into something hot of course. Girls, if you're dining at home why not really turn up the heat by donning a come hither button-down Night Shirt by Stellina. We're suckers for this oh-so-sultry little number that drapes a woman's curves in all the right places. Show up to the dinner table in this baby and let the romancing begin. Guys, stick with clothes that will allow you to move -- like a long sleeve crew neck tee, soft button-down shirt or sweater, and avoid a stiff suit unless you're dining in a five-star setting where one is required.

    § A Little Skin Girls, show a bit of collarbone and add a dusting of shimmer powder right there -- sure to make you sparkle in the （aforementioned） candlelight. Laura Mercier's illuminating powder adds just the right touch.

    § Some Sugar Sharing a sumptuous dessert is the ideal way to end a romantic meal. Suggest that you and your date split something decadent and he or she just might melt in your hands. Banana split or hot fudge sundae anyone! Really now, how could you resist?

    § Table Language While chatting, reach your finely manicured hand onto the table and rest it there -- it's a subtle but suggestive sign of intimacy. Sitting next to one another in a booth, rather than across from each other at a table, is another seductive way to encourage a little tete-a-tete.

    § Smooth Tunes If you're wooing your amour at home, fire up a mix of sexy songs （Madeleine Peyroux, Muse, Lenny Kravitz, and some old Ambrosia are always on our playlists）. If dining at a local bistro, be sure to choose a place that doesn't blast blaring loud music -- that way you'll actually be able to hear one another without shouting "HUH, WHAT DID YOU SAY?!!" every two minutes.

    § The Tab Even though we're a bit old-fashioned and believe guys should generally pick up the check on the first few dates, it's nice for the girl to offer to split （or at least gesture towards her wallet when the check arrives）. This way, he doesn't feel like he's just expected to pick it up. After all, recessions are equal opportunity!

    § Fresh Idea Carry a tin of mints in your pocket or purse. Pop one in your mouth after dinner to freshen up, and offer your date one as well. Now, you're both ready for a little puckering up, assuming all went we


    在用餐时征服你的约会对象。从开胃甜点到主菜再到餐后饮品，教你如何拿到关键分，营造一个难忘的浪漫夜晚…

    餐桌礼仪。男士们，如果你的约会对象需要加水，加饮料，或甘暑片的蕃茄酱，你一定要随时顺手帮忙。不要过于积极，注意坐在另一张椅子上的女士需要什么就好。这样她才会觉得有被照顾到，理所当然加深印象。

    试味道。喂你的约会对象尝你的食物--开玩笑地用你的叉子和调羹喂她。这种易产生感情的举动很少人会错过。

    性感气味。男士们，抹在身上淡淡的温和的香水可以吹送到约会对象的鼻子里也可以诱惑约会对象，味道不要太华丽，太香，也不要太强烈。我们推荐Scentualization's Perfect Veil,这种香水可以保持很久而且，就像它的名字一样，"完美"的透露温柔性感的味道。男士们，请使用那些没有芳香或淡淡味道的东西，比如除臭剂药签。

    热情的推荐 如果你在家用餐，蜡烛就很好解决了。在餐桌四周围一圈烛台让气氛变得迷人（要选那些没有气味或气味很淡的，这样才不致于使你的约会对象因过重的茉莉花香或松香味而昏迷）.如果是去城里用餐，那么要选一家可以点蜡烛的的餐馆，不仅因为烛光晚餐很浪漫，还因为烛光可以让你们散发出最佳光彩。

    菜单混搭 在选择菜式的时候要有大胆一点--不要一味只选副食什锦沙拉，选一些你喜欢的，因为没有人喜欢和一个整晚数饭粒的人一起用餐，那得有多枯燥。

    亲切暗示 亲切地对待侍者或主人，这样你就一定可以赢得约会对象的分数。粗俗的人是得不到尊重的，所以要记得说"谢谢".还有，为了证明你家教很好，请注意你应该做到的礼貌。

    衣服的选取 当然要选热辣的装扮。女士们，如果你们在家用餐，为什么不穿Stelllina的可扣领子的睡衣。这样的装扮可以很完美地展示女性的每一寸曲线。亲爱的就这样出现在晚宴上吧。男士们要穿便于行动的衣服--如长袖圆领衫，软衫或套头衫，除非你是去必须穿西装的五星级酒店用餐否则不要穿笔挺的西装。

    稍露肌肤 女士们可以销微展露一下锁骨，在锁骨上撒一些亮粉--一定可以让你在烛光晚宴上发光。Laura Mercier的illuminating powder就是首选。

    少许甜品 结束浪漫正餐的最理想的方式是分享一份甜点。建议你和你的约会对象分享一些切碎的食物，这样便于他/她用手接住。香蕉条或热巧克力圣代，你怎能抗拒？

    餐桌语言 在交谈时，把你精心修剪了指甲的手搁在桌子上，--这是很随意的举动，但又是亲近的暗示。用餐时彼此挨着坐，而不要两个人隔着桌子坐，这是另一种鼓励亲密交谈的诱人的方式。

    安静的曲调 如果你在家向你的至爱求婚，那么用性感的歌来点燃你们的激情吧（推荐Madeleine Pevrous, Muse, Lenny Kravitz, 当然少不了Ambrosia的经典老歌）如果是在本地小餐馆用餐，请一定要选择一个没有刺耳音乐的地方--这样你们就不用为了让彼此听到对方的声音而时不时大吼一句"你刚才说什么？"

    帐单 虽然我们有些守旧地认为在头几次约会时男士们应该大方地埋单，但是如果女士愿意埋单（或者至少在快埋单时做出掏钱的姿势）也很好。这样的话，男士们就不会觉得女士有期待他来埋单。毕竟，经济也不是很好。

    清新主意。随身带一盒薄荷糖。用餐后含一颗清新口气，也给你的约会对象一颗。现在，你们可以打啵了，如果我们都走了的话。