I've been on a large number of first dates that have all gone well, but the beginning of my first dates seem to be lacking. Things usually get more and more physical/sexual as the date continues, but it's nonexistent at the start.

Here's what normally happens: I walk up and meet the girl at our date location, start some fun chat, and then we proceed to go wherever we planned to go. But this is all without touching each other. Hugging or holding hands seems too much, especially if it's a girl I'm meeting from Tinder for the first time.

So what kino can I do without coming on too strong or too weak/awkward? Should I compliment something she's wearing or her bag to give reason to touch? Or perhaps quickly put my hand on her back to lead her where we're going? What works and doesn't work for you?