First Date

Alright, i'm not new but i'm pretty inactive apart from exam season, so hey firstly.

Here's the synopsis:

i'm 18, a guy, i like a girl, we get on in class, banter a lot, and have been whatsapping for the past couple weeks. We talk but dont flirt but her friend said she likes me.

her friend says i should ask her out, i will but where do i take her?
just a meal?
meal with activity?

i was thinking London Southbank but maybe something more casual closer to home?

Both never done the dating thing

thx

I'd recommend taking her somewhere exciting like a theme park or a haunted house etc. I can't exactly remember where I read it but I came across something that mentioned that people often associate their emotions during an event with the people around them at the time, therefore associating you subconsciously with the feeling of excitement which definitely could peak her interest and attraction in you. Of course if you take her to a restaurant for a first date and it's awkward then she may associate you with that feeling. No idea if this information is credible but it seems pretty valid.

Sounds good, you'll want to go for strong emotions like excitement and vulnerability, fear is a very good and strong motivator so is excellent for building bonds between people. I recommend getting a friend to mug her and then jump in and save her.