Dating Advice

I recently got asked out by a boy from school - I said that I was busy due to school work but maybe we could reorganise?
I am worried about the whole dating scene mainly because I am rather inexperienced in this sort of thing, and I also worry unnecessarily.
1. Firstly, I want to get to know the guy better before we date, otherwise it is just awkward. Is this okay?
2. Are first dates awkward? I worry about everything - where to go, what to do etc.
Any help would be greatly appreciated xx

I recently got asked out by a boy from school - I said that I was busy due to school work but maybe we could reorganise?
I am worried about the whole dating scene mainly because I am rather inexperienced in this sort of thing, and I also worry unnecessarily.
1. Firstly, I want to get to know the guy better before we date, otherwise it is just awkward. Is this okay?
2. Are first dates awkward? I worry about everything - where to go, what to do etc.
Any help would be greatly appreciated xx

Regarding the first point it depends on the individual. Some people prefer to start as friends and then try out dating, others don't mind using the first date to get to know the other person. Either way, no harm going on one date. Even if it goes badly, the worst that can happen is that there won't be a second date - no harm, no foul.

Just ask him questions, get talking, get to know him better, then ask him out later if it feels right.

Yes, they are awkward, but to have a second, less awkward one you need a first.