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


    在用餐時(shí)征服你的約會(huì)對(duì)象。從開胃甜點(diǎn)到主菜再到餐后飲品，教你如何拿到關(guān)鍵分，營(yíng)造一個(gè)難忘的浪漫夜晚…

    餐桌禮儀。男士們，如果你的約會(huì)對(duì)象需要加水，加飲料，或甘暑片的蕃茄醬，你一定要隨時(shí)順手幫忙。不要過于積極，注意坐在另一張椅子上的女士需要什么就好。這樣她才會(huì)覺得有被照顧到，理所當(dāng)然加深印象。

    試味道。喂你的約會(huì)對(duì)象嘗你的食物--開玩笑地用你的叉子和調(diào)羹喂她。這種易產(chǎn)生感情的舉動(dòng)很少人會(huì)錯(cuò)過。

    性感氣味。男士們，抹在身上淡淡的溫和的香水可以吹送到約會(huì)對(duì)象的鼻子里也可以誘惑約會(huì)對(duì)象，味道不要太華麗，太香，也不要太強(qiáng)烈。我們推薦Scentualization's Perfect Veil,這種香水可以保持很久而且，就像它的名字一樣，"完美"的透露溫柔性感的味道。男士們，請(qǐng)使用那些沒有芳香或淡淡味道的東西，比如除臭劑藥簽。

    熱情的推薦 如果你在家用餐，蠟燭就很好解決了。在餐桌四周圍一圈燭臺(tái)讓氣氛變得迷人（要選那些沒有氣味或氣味很淡的，這樣才不致于使你的約會(huì)對(duì)象因過重的茉莉花香或松香味而昏迷）.如果是去城里用餐，那么要選一家可以點(diǎn)蠟燭的的餐館，不僅因?yàn)闋T光晚餐很浪漫，還因?yàn)闋T光可以讓你們散發(fā)出最佳光彩。

    菜單混搭 在選擇菜式的時(shí)候要有大膽一點(diǎn)--不要一味只選副食什錦沙拉，選一些你喜歡的，因?yàn)闆]有人喜歡和一個(gè)整晚數(shù)飯粒的人一起用餐，那得有多枯燥。

    親切暗示 親切地對(duì)待侍者或主人，這樣你就一定可以贏得約會(huì)對(duì)象的分?jǐn)?shù)。粗俗的人是得不到尊重的，所以要記得說"謝謝".還有，為了證明你家教很好，請(qǐng)注意你應(yīng)該做到的禮貌。

    衣服的選取 當(dāng)然要選熱辣的裝扮。女士們，如果你們?cè)诩矣貌�，為什么不穿Stelllina的可扣領(lǐng)子的睡衣。這樣的裝扮可以很完美地展示女性的每一寸曲線。親愛的就這樣出現(xiàn)在晚宴上吧。男士們要穿便于行動(dòng)的衣服--如長(zhǎng)袖圓領(lǐng)衫，軟衫或套頭衫，除非你是去必須穿西裝的五星級(jí)酒店用餐否則不要穿筆挺的西裝。

    稍露肌膚 女士們可以銷微展露一下鎖骨，在鎖骨上撒一些亮粉--一定可以讓你在燭光晚宴上發(fā)光。Laura Mercier的illuminating powder就是首選。

    少許甜品 結(jié)束浪漫正餐的最理想的方式是分享一份甜點(diǎn)。建議你和你的約會(huì)對(duì)象分享一些切碎的食物，這樣便于他/她用手接住。香蕉條或熱巧克力圣代，你怎能抗拒？

    餐桌語(yǔ)言 在交談時(shí)，把你精心修剪了指甲的手?jǐn)R在桌子上，--這是很隨意的舉動(dòng)，但又是親近的暗示。用餐時(shí)彼此挨著坐，而不要兩個(gè)人隔著桌子坐，這是另一種鼓勵(lì)親密交談的誘人的方式。

    安靜的曲調(diào) 如果你在家向你的至愛求婚，那么用性感的歌來(lái)點(diǎn)燃你們的激情吧（推薦Madeleine Pevrous, Muse, Lenny Kravitz, 當(dāng)然少不了Ambrosia的經(jīng)典老歌）如果是在本地小餐館用餐，請(qǐng)一定要選擇一個(gè)沒有刺耳音樂的地方--這樣你們就不用為了讓彼此聽到對(duì)方的聲音而時(shí)不時(shí)大吼一句"你剛才說什么？"

    帳單 雖然我們有些守舊地認(rèn)為在頭幾次約會(huì)時(shí)男士們應(yīng)該大方地埋單，但是如果女士愿意埋單（或者至少在快埋單時(shí)做出掏錢的姿勢(shì)）也很好。這樣的話，男士們就不會(huì)覺得女士有期待他來(lái)埋單。畢竟，經(jīng)濟(jì)也不是很好。

    清新主意。隨身帶一盒薄荷糖。用餐后含一顆清新口氣，也給你的約會(huì)對(duì)象一顆�，F(xiàn)在，你們可以打啵了，如果我們都走了的話。