Hey so I (M22) recently started talking to this girl (F21) who is interested in me and within a few days of texting we have set up a date. I’m pretty new to this dating stuff and I’m a bit lost when it comes to certain norms on a first date. The following are a few questions I have for people with more experience than myself with this sort of stuff:

  1. Is it okay to go in for a hug as soon as we meet? For reference I met her at a party before and we talked for close to an hour so we’re not complete strangers in that sense.

  2. Is kissing her on the cheek at the end of the date when we say our goodbyes to much?

  3. Should I attempt to hold hand on a first date or simply walk beside her?

This is no joke my first real date so I’m genuinely a bit lost when it comes to the more intimate elements.