Date ideas
Ice cream dates are easy to do and do not take much time or money. You choose a parlor near you and head there together. Once you arrive you can use these eight ideas to keep things interesting. They tell you what to order or how to act while you eat. The pro tips help you avoid small problems. The twists add a bit more fun without much effort. You can use them on any evening when you both have an hour free.
Action
Read the menu out loud to your partner. Point out flavors you want to try. Decide on two or three to order. Pay and carry the cups or cones to a table. Eat them while they are still cold.
Pro-Tip
Go when the parlor first opens. The selection is full and there are no lines to wait in.
Spicy Twist
Stand close enough to feel each other's presence while you read the menu.
Action
Pick a sundae with toppings you both like. Ask for two spoons when you order. Sit next to each other at the table. Take small bites and pass the dish back and forth. Talk about the flavors you taste.
Pro-Tip
Ask the person behind the counter to put the toppings in separate cups. This lets you add them as you eat.
Spicy Twist
Take turns giving each other a spoonful from the shared dish and watch their reaction.
Action
Have one person close their eyes. Give them a taste from your order and have them guess the flavor. Switch places after three turns. Laugh at the wrong guesses. Use a napkin to keep track of points.
Pro-Tip
Pick flavors that are quite different from each other. This makes the guesses easier and the game more fun.
Spicy Twist
Give the taste directly from your own spoon to make it more personal.
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Order your ice cream in a cone so you can leave the shop. Walk down the street or around the block. Comment on the buildings or cars you see. Stop at a bench if you want to sit. The movement keeps the date from feeling stuck.
Pro-Tip
Bring wet wipes with you. They help clean sticky hands after the ice cream starts to melt.
Spicy Twist
Look for a quiet spot along the walk to stop and kiss with your cold lips.
Action
Think of three questions before you get there. Ask them while you eat your ice cream. Give full answers and listen to what your partner says. Use the time to learn something new about them.
Pro-Tip
Write the questions in your phone notes ahead of time so you can check them without forgetting.
Spicy Twist
Make one of the questions about a memory of a good time you had together.
Action
Choose the same t-shirt to wear for the date. Notice how it looks on your partner when you see each other. Mention it when you sit down at the parlor. Then focus on your ice cream order.
Pro-Tip
Pick a color that looks good on both of you. It makes the matching more obvious.
Spicy Twist
Joke about how the shirts would look if they were not on you later in the evening.
Action
After you get your order, rate each topping out of ten. Explain why you gave that score. Compare your ratings with your partner. Try to agree on the best one. This gives you something to discuss for ten minutes.
Pro-Tip
Use your phone to record the ratings. You can look back at them on your next date.
Spicy Twist
Give higher ratings to flavors that remind you of your partner in some way.
Action
While you finish your ice cream, talk about what you want to do on your next date. Write down one or two ideas. Set a day and time if you can. This gives you something to look forward to as you leave the shop.
Pro-Tip
Keep a small notebook in the car or use your phone to write down the plans you make.
Spicy Twist
Include one idea for the next date that involves staying in together and being close.
Final Tip
Pick one idea for your next date and see how it goes. You can mix them or repeat your favorites. The important part is to pay attention to your partner and enjoy the time.
Common Questions
Late afternoon or early evening works well. The shop is usually not too crowded then and you have time to talk without rushing.
Use small actions like sitting close or sharing food. Keep your voices low and focus on each other instead of the other people in the shop.
It is a relaxed place with comfortable seating and quick service. The food is fun to share and the atmosphere is light and casual.
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