What are your best “first date tips” for somebody starting the dating game late in life (late 20’s +)?

relax and do something you both enjoy, and can freely talk. No movies, nor loud music bars.

Look into her eyes when talking to her.

Not at her boobs.

Nothing changes except that people are more likely to be moee serious about long term commitment.

But you don't need to be that way. Many people still aren't.

So just date and have fun.

Maybe folks will assume that you have ambition of some sort.

Having a "life" in your 20s is having income potential the same way having a life in your teens is going places (other than home) after school.

So if you have a life, people will think you're cool enough to date. But the reat is up to whether your individuality meshes with theirs.