Before I start this article, let me tell you this important fact.
I have never been to a baseball game on a “date.” Quite honestly, I think that deserves to be with someone special. It’s probably a different scenario when you take a MLB writer to a game anyways.
However, this is how it SHOULD go.
For the ladies:
“What do I wear?”
This is easy. You can be pretty casual, but dress it up. Baseball weather can be ass-cold freezing, or you wish you were sitting on an ice block. For those frigid days, if you don’t own any of the teams swag, wear a cute pair of jeans, with boots and a colorful scarf. For the hot days, wear a cute pair of shorts with a tank top. You could even wear a sundress, this is okay too. Try to stay away from heels as much as possible.
Stay off your cell phone.
This is just etiquette in every situation. Ya’ll know I’m attached to my phone, but in a date scenario, it goes in your purse. You can take it out if you want to take a picture of the field, apply a Lo-Fi filter to it, and post it on Instagram, this is fine. Plus, it will show your friends where your body will be if your date turns out to be a serial killer.
Ask about the game.
If you don’t know the game of baseball, this is completely okay. Ask him about what’s going on. I can promise you he will be more than happy you asked.
“What if he’s a fan of the team I hate?” Own that girlfriend. You own it. And make a wager out of it. Perhaps who’s ever team loses owes you a beer or a kiss?
For the guys.
“Do I buy her a beer?” Well this is America, dude. Yes, always offer her a beer and food.
Talk to her. I am all about “leaving me alone and let me watch the game.” Well most of the time. But dude, c’mon, don’t make it awkward where she has to ask all of the questions. Doesn’t even have to be baseball related. Tell her she’s HOT! She obviously is if you wanted to take her out in public.
Bring her flowers. I realize it’s a baseball date, but she will love to see the faces of the people who look at her with flowers at a baseball game. It’s adorable. Do it. Always.
Most important, don’t bring her.
And don’t do this.
For the both of you.
When the Kiss-Cam comes on. STAY. CALM. Gentleman, kiss her on the CHEEK. Don’t get all Gene Simmons and lick her face. Ladies, just be cute about it. First date you may think the Kiss-Cam won’t find you, but it ALWAYS finds you.
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