17. Try a food truck

Forgo the stuffy restaurant for some casual eats from a local food truck on your next first date, says Bonnie Winston, celebrity matchmaker and relationship expert.

Not only is this typically more affordable than a fancy restaurant, but the laid-back environment might help you feel more at ease. Best of all, you won't have to deal with waving down your server or waiting for the check, which means you can fully focus on getting to know each other better.