How to Impress a Girl Without Having Connections

Come clean. The girl's first impression of you, even if you're wearing all polyester driving a Tercel is that "wow, he takes care of what he's got." So wear your best stuff, vacuum the car out, and shine your shoes.

If you can't take a girl to the best restaurant on a date, you can still demand the best service. If a hostess tries to seat you next to the kitchen, or at a hard table when there's a booth available, it's your time to shine. Ask nicely but firmly that you want a better table if you are to be served here. Your date will be impressed that you got her the best of what was available, and didn't settle.

If you can't afford the most expensive gifts, you can still have taste. The best gift I ever received was a perfume bottle, the best of which cost $30, max. But the guy who gave it to me was obviously a tasteful person, because it was an absolute beauty. Show your date that you have taste when it comes to food selection, gift giving, and conversation topics, and you won't have to spend a bundle.