This is very assuming of the way girls treat a first date Hustler. If we're going to be scientific about it perhaps consider that a girl's focus on that 'first date' will be more on your behaviour - are you confident and in control of the situation, are you going to step things up and go for what you want (her) - and not what other people are doing around you, or worse still thinking of you. You might assume that raising your value is high impact stuff for the girl, but focusing so much energy on your image and value is half the problem with being a chode and inside your own head. It is something that held me back in my AFC days, and holds many of my friends back today, i.e. 'what do they think of me, is my body language right, do I look like a boring person, etc'.

Therefore, in your own mind on that 'first date' the focus should be away from any of these things. However if she is so damn shallow that she is only impressed by who you know and how much you tip, then I'd question the quality of the girl you're taking out dating. Maybe she's 10/10 looks wise, but the rest is in doubt.

I personally think everything comes hand in hand. I have been on so many first dates especially throughout last year after I discovered PUA. The most paramount in first dates is giving a good first impression in everything. For example, I normally ask a girl to come to my place first for a quick drink before we go out. Why? Cos I want her to see my place - I'm tidy and clean, I live well and my flat is my 'safe' haven. I also make sure I dress smart. Maybe it is IMAGE but I rather call it "Making a good impression". Then we grab a cab and head into town to my fav Thai restaurant. I would tell her it is the best restaurant in Manchester (check Chao Phraya, it is true) to make her feel special (again creating a good first impression). Then I'm off to a few bars or clubs and really having a good time. And that is obviously important too - making sure both of us are having a good time. If she has a good time, everything else after will fall into place. But this is just what I like to do, doesnt mean anyone has to spend loads of money to have a good time or making a good first impression..!

I totally agree that impressions are everything on a first date, but it's a matter of if it's real or fake. Here you are not pretending or hiding anything. You are being particularly honest with the girl showing her your gaff or lair :-). If anything she could find this very attractive as you are not hiding anything from her or pretending to be someone you aren't.

Dishonesty will only come and bite me in the ass, so I try and avoid at all cost. Anyway it is easy to bring her back to mine after she has seen my place..!