How to Be a Good Date

Being a good date is as simple as being punctual, respectful, and knowing your boundaries and those of your date.

Steps

Be polite at all times. Don't expect everything to go your way or the dating with this person will be short-lived. Always use your manners and be thoughtful.
Minimize distractions. Keep your cell phone turned off. It is distracting and rude to reply to phone calls constantly during a date. If there is something urgent that you're waiting on, let your date know and screen all numbers but the urgent one. Otherwise, turn it off and check your messages later.
Be considerate of the other person's interests. When choosing where to go, be prepared to compromise on alternate dates. You can go where you want to go some of the time.
Be punctual. It is rude to be later and it's also unhelpful to be too early. If you're running late and it's unavoidable, call ahead to let your date know, or reschedule well in advance.
Listen actively. The date isn't all about you. It's about learning more about another person who might be the one. You won't know unless you listen though. Keep the conversation flowing with apt questions, positive nods, and agreement. When it's early days in the date, don't be quick to counter-argue or you might find yourself dateless.
Be a good conservationist. Engage your date to talk about his/her interest.