How to take him out: you asked for the date. Now sweep him off his feet with these moves. (His Point of View).(Brief Article)

* There are some things a guy will never hand over, like the remote or the last beer in the fridge. But when it comes to planning dates, we're more than happy to give you the reins. And no, it's not because we're cheap or lazy. Or at least those aren't the only reasons. Letting you sweat the details of arranging a night out is a nice change of pace fo us--provided you follow these tips. Okay, so we're working on relinquishing total control.

plan your attack

You've already wowed your date by asking him out, so work it for all it's worth with a solid game plan. But keep the details to yourself; surprising him fuels his curiosity and gives you an irresistible air of mystery. "This woman asked me out, and all she said was to wear something nice," says Mike *, 25. "She picked me up, and we went to an Italian restaurant. Afterward, we went to her place for martinis. All I had to do was enjoy the ride."

But nothing freaks a guy out faster than a woman who throws a hissy fit because her plan hit a snag. So if your comedy club reservations don't pan out, take it in stride. Your grace alone will win him over.

stray from the norm

True, you can't go wrong with dinner and a movie, but why not break with tradition and show him you're down for unconventional escapades? "One girl took me to the zoo," says 30-year-old Donnie. "We were looking at this African warthog-type thing when suddenly it sprays us with who knows what. She laughed as hard as I did, and I knew right then that we could have fun ...