What are specific things that a guy can do on a first date to create attraction?

A few things from my friends who work in the pickup/dating coaching business: 1. Having multiple venues over the course of the date. Even though it happens over the course of less than 12 hours, bouncing from meeting at a coffee shop to drinks at a cool lounge you introduce her to, then appetizers at a sushi shop where you know the chef and can speak some Japanese to him feels like THREE dates, not segments of the same date. A girl who has a "rule" for herself that she won't have sex until the third date now feels much more receptive to sleeping with you since it FEELS like you went on many more dates than you actually have. Obviously, you don't want to lay the entire itinerary out up-front and overwhelm her ... have the entire train of activities planned yourself. As the date progresses, offer to bounce to the next location and gauge her response. If she is digging you, she will agree to your new suggestion and with each new venue, if she's reasonably intelligent, she will realize you've given the date a lot of thought AND was considerate enough to let her greenlight each segment of the date rather than overwhelm her with a "perfect" 12-hour date you've pre-planned that she may feel obligated/locked in to complete. 2. Be a man that others respect and admire. Go to your regular restaurants where you are known as a cool guy, a generous tipper, etc. Introduce your date to your people - let her see you have a abundant circle of cool, well-adjusted friends who are welcoming and friendly toward her. Social proof is king. 3. Be real and vulnerable. Don't do what timid and dishonest people do and tap-dance around supposedly "touchy" subjects. 4. Be awesome. There are no further rules. Good luck.

I am a guy and I strongly believe in creating pleasant memories: 1. To bring small gifts with my own cute message - We live once and bringing small gifts and talking/joking about the gift will make the person remember you for ever. 2. Ask her questions that would make her talk about her pleasant feelings recalling from memory - This is always good because girls are so wonderful in expressing their emotions that I would love to watch their expressions of blushing, astonishment, happiness and smile to mention a few. 3. Always end on a positive note with a little surprise question - Do you know what I liked about you ? I will tell you later... 4. Being honest: I am sure most of the girls can sense a fake unless drunk - I tell that I dressed and cut my hair for her and that I am not like that always. 5. Talk about Mom( family) - I ensure that I talk about my mom because it shows that I respect women and also hint to the girl that there is another door to my heart. BTW, I am happily married and I don't gift my wife expensive things at all. I am not a swiping spouse (credit card swiping). Whatever I gift  her will be either hand-made, cooked or having more of emotional value and she loves me for it.

GOOD DATES: Shopping and Playing Tourist Picnics Skating, Climbing, Kayaking Amusement Parks Art Galleries and Museums Walks in Parks and Nature Wine Tasting Outdoor Markets Salsa Lessons Your Turf BAD DATES: Expensive Dinners Movies and Concerts Comedy Clubs Strip Clubs Overnight Trips Long Drives Her Turf (or out with her friends) Beyond this, I've found that all great dates follow the following steps. 1) Plan Ahead... “What  do you want to do?” “Well, what do you want to do?” If there’s one  question women hate hearing, it’s “what do you want to do?” Women expect  you to make the plans, at least on your first few dates. They find it  attractive, after all, when you take the reins and lead. So, do it. Plan  and prepare everything -- including a backup plan if you have to. Know  exactly where you’re going to meet, what places you’re going to take  her, and what you’re going to do each step of the way. 2) ...But Appear Spontaneous On  dates, have a plan, but make it feel spontaneous. Your dates shouldn’t  appear micromanaged. “First we’re going to go here, and then over there,  and then she’s going to order the sashimi platter.” If it seems like  you put too much planning and effort into the date, she might get the  impression that you’re thinking about this stuff way too much, or that  you’re trying to win her approval. Neither of which is good. Instead,  pick out three or four places that'd be fun to visit during the date,  and just go from one to the other "spontaneously." 3) Be Original Most  men all do the same thing when it comes to dating. They take their  dates to dinner. Or the movies. Or out for coffee. Eventually it starts  to get boring for women. What’s more, most of these men get the same  thing at the end of the night, whether it’s a polite kiss on the cheek  or “let’s just be friends.” Taking a woman on the same type of date,  then, only reminds her of boring dates past. If you want to stand out,  be original. 4) Visit Multiple Places Remember that  memory is not linear. The more places you visit on any given date, the  more memories she’ll have of spending time with you. Instead of feeling  like you’ve known each other for only one date, she’ll start feeling  like she’s known you for three. And given that many girls have arbitrary  rules about how many dates they must go on before sleeping 5) Add Entertainment... Wherever  you decide to take her should be rich in external stimulation. A good  environment, after all, will help fuel your conversation, keeping your  date fresh, exciting, and fun. This is another reason why dinner,  drinks, and coffee can be so damn boring for women -- there’s nothing to  talk about. 6) ...Interaction Make sure to temper  your entertainment rich dates with a healthy dose of interaction. Taken  too far, an entertaining date might become a movie or a concert. The  only problem is, a movie or a concert doesn’t allow you to interact and  learn about each other. It’s much better to go on dates that allow you  to share experiences (which is very different than just enjoying a  common experience independently). Think gallery openings, wine tasting,  and shopping instead of movies and shows. 7) ...And Excitement Lead  her through a wide range of emotions during your time together. For  example, take her rock climbing to get her heart beating and adrenaline  flowing; visit a museum so she can experience awe and inspiration; try  on costumes at a Halloween shop to get her laughing and having fun. Keep  your dates exciting. 8) At Night Nighttime dates beat daytime dates hands down. There’s just something sexy about the evening. 9) But Only When You’re At Your Best Only  go out when you’re at your best. There’s no point in showing up for a  date if you’re stressed, overworked, or disheveled. If you know, for  example, that you have stay late at work on Monday and Wednesday nights,  you better schedule your date for a Tuesday. Make dates work for your  schedule, and plan them for times when you’ll be rested and relaxed,  playful and conversational, centered and at your best.

I don't think there is a standard answer because different people will respond to different things, and there are some good tips here already.  I'd add: --have something to talk about.  This should be easy as you likely don't know each other very well.  So questions about work or school, hobbies, family, likes and dislikes, etc.  Awkward silence can be a real mood killer. --don't make it all about you.  This should not need saying but whether from nerves or insecurity or narcissism, it happens. Your date is not signing up for a lecture on the great and wonderful you, so make sure to listen as much or more than you talk.  --be a gentleman.  This never hurts your chances.  That means being polite and mannerly; considerate and kind.  And not just to your date.  We watch how you treat others (especially servers  and especially if we have ever collected a tip ourselves).  --give a sincere compliment or two --not dozens, because that will make you appear smarmy.  --have fun.  Dating someone should be a fun experience for both.  Generally speaking, a little flirting, a corny joke or two and/or some spontaneity can make anyone seem like a fun person.

I would say it's fully the attitude. If he's easy going and funny and sweet those would be things that would make me like him more. Also the guy just being his true self and not being a jerk or impolite. Also if he can keep a fun conversation going between the two of us that's another thing that makes me want to go on another date.

I suggest you take part in activities that get your adrenaline pumping. In my experience, a heightened sense of excitement creates attraction and brings you both closer. I and my date swam in the Arabian Sea with a high tide at 2AM at night - it was crazy but loads of fun and of course created a tremendous amount of attraction. Watching horror movies is another option.

Talk to her about what she likes, tell her about what you like. Pay for her even if she hesitates. Do not force a kiss if she does not want it. Make her feel as comfortable as possible. Talk to her, not too less and not too much. Do not be boring. Spray a good perfume. Do not be sweaty or messy. Ask her what is going on and continue talking about the things she likes. Do not interupt while she is talking. Once she is done, express your views. Compliment the little things about her. Do not just say "You look beautiful today." Perhaps, prefer saying, "These clothes matched with these pearls are looking great on you." It would definitely be more effective.