Men, do you ever wonder how well your date is going? Here are some telltale signs…

The Good: Keep it up! There is a natural attraction and the night looks very promising.

• She keeps engaging you with questions.
• She gets excited over similar interests/hobbies that you share.
• She starts talking about her close friends and family.
• She plays with objects on the table (straw, glasses, silverware).
• She playfully teases you.
• She laughs at every one of your jokes—even when you’re not trying to be funny.
• She asks for your advice when looking at the menu.
• She holds her gaze when talking to you, and you have her undivided attention.
• She fidgets and keeps adjusting herself (hair, dress, jewelry, etc.).
• When seated, her legs are crossed in your direction and her hips are facing you.
• She constantly plays with her hair and reveals her neck.
• She finds any reason to touch you (brushes your arm, plays with your hair, etc.).
• She insists on sharing food, especially the dessert.
• She agrees to another round of drinks or buys you a drink.
• She insists on taking you to places she loves.
• She goes over plans for the next dates.
• She offers to split the bill.

The Bad: You’re not completely out of it. You just need to engage her more. The key is to make a woman feel relaxed and at ease through casual conversation. The less it feels like a date, the better off you are.

• She begins to look at other tables.
• Questions asked are very general and lack creativity.
• There are moments of silence that last 10 seconds or longer.
• She forces a smile when you joke with her.
• She begins to fold her arms.

The Ugly: Game over. You might as well scratch this date off as a loss.

• She won’t unfold her arms.
• She stares into her phone.
• Her answers are very short—one to two words.
• Her conversations with other people, such as the waiter, are livelier.
• She excuses herself multiple times in a short period.
• She says she’s tired.
• She rarely makes eye contact.
• She completely ignores the check once it arrives.
• She has a vague/general excuse for leaving early.

What are some other ways to gauge the success of your first date?