With more than 45 percent of those surveyed considering a first date on Valentine's Day, consumers are searching for the perfect gifts, buying the prettiest flowers and making reservations at the best local restaurants. Following are additional findings of the survey:

  • 77% of males still think the male should pay for dinner.
  • 53% of women think the male should pay for dinner
  • Three times more women than men think they should split the check evenly

  • 75% of people think their behaviors changes on a first date.
  • 73% of first dates never even make it to the second round.

  • 34% of 18-20 year olds have lied about themselves on a first date, opposed to 22% of 26-35 year olds.

Thirty-four percent of 18-20 year olds have lied about themselves, opposed to the 22 percent of 26-35 year olds.  For those who aren’t honest on their first dates, consider the following cities with the most divorce attorneys according to data based on the number of divorce attorney listings on SuperPages.com.

For the 42 percent of people who are brave enough to order ribs at a Bar-B-Que restaurant on a first date, New York has the most restaurants in any cuisine over any city.

Because 77 percent of males still think the male should pay for dinner, men may still believe in chivalry while women may think otherwise. On this Valentine’s Day, giving flowers on the first date may still be considered a chivalrous act. While New York likes to eat, Los Angeles outranks New York with the most florists.

1. New York, NY – 9,851
2. Chicago, IL – 7,533
3. Houston, TX – 6,149
4. Los Angeles, CA – 5,677
5. Brooklyn, NY – 4,645
6. Philadelphia, PA – 4,220
7. Dallas, TX – 3,475
8. Atlanta, GA – 3,400
9. San Francisco, CA – 3,247
10. San Antonio, TX – 3,121

1. Los Angeles, CA  – 731 
2 New York, NY – 664
3. Chicago, IL – 601
4. Houston, TX – 488
5. Brooklyn, NY – 448
6. Miami, FL – 374
7. Dallas, TX – 344
8. San Francisco, CA - 324
9. Philadelphia, PA - 317
10. San Antonio, TX - 294

1. New York, NY – 577
2. Chicago, IL – 346
3. Minneapolis, MN – 292
4. Houston, TX – 264
5. San Diego, CA – 264
6. Atlanta, GA – 244
7, Denver, CO – 216
8. Miami, FL – 207
9. Dallas, TX  – 206 
10. Oklahoma City, OK – 193


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Robin Gorman Newman, the Love Coach, author, lecturer and entrepreneur is an in-demand singles guru. Newman bills herself as "The Love Coach" or a "Personal Trainer for Your Love Life," and as such, is both a motivator and social strategist, pointing singles in the right direction in their quest for a mate. Robin has been referenced in numerous advice books and publications including Cosmopolitan, Men's Health, The New York Times, Newsday, and the New York Post.

  • Be yourself. The best way of ensuring future dates is by being you. If you try to give a false impression by lying about your accomplishments or saying things you feel your date would like to hear, you are only condemning your hope of starting a new relationship.
  • Listen attentively.This is especially valuable if you leave the date and can’t remember a single thing about what the other person said. If you listen, you’re able to gain an insight to the other person. For example, you may find out that the other person isn’t the marrying kind. Now, wouldn’t that be valuable information to have?
  • Put your best foot (or shoes) forward. Take the time to put yourself together. Be well groomed, and take pride in your appearance. If you need a new wardrobe, consider seeing a personal shopper at a department store for some suggestions. If you’re not sure what to wear, you can also get an opinion from a friend. Get a haircut if you are overdue for one. And, ladies, put on some lipstick. Your date will surely notice if you make an effort to look especially good for them and it will give you more self confidence as well.

  • Put your cell phone on the table. People can be offended by this, especially if you engage in phone conversations while your concentration should be focused on the other person. Put it away, and only answer it if it’s an emergency.
  • Deliver a verbal resume. This is not the time to admit to all of your vulnerabilities, what you’ve accomplished over the course of five years, or where you think you’ll be in the next five years. Focus on having fun and leave something to create intrigue.
  • Judge someone too harshly and quickly. People often get nervous on the first date, and it could wind up feeling more awkward than fun. It doesn’t mean you shouldn’t see this person again. It may just take a bit of time to really break the ice. Give yourself the opportunity to see how well you get along with the other person, and establish a comfort level with them with more than one date.
  • Go someplace noisy. You want to be able to make conversation, and while movies may be your favorite kind of date, there is time for that later. The key is to do your best to get to know someone, so pick a place where you can talk comfortably. A noisy bar scene would not be the best choice. And, if it’s a super crowded place, and the tables are very close to each other, you might find it harder to chat because you have less privacy.