Perhaps you have a date this weekend. You have picked out the perfect outfit, planned the perfect outing, and called your sweetheart. Your time together, and what you see and hear, should make it the perfect night.

You will be going out to dinner and seeing a movie. You will also be going to the mall, where you will see the crowds, Christmas displays, and children sitting on Santa's lap, telling him their Christmas wishes. You will also hear sounds, as well.

One sound that you will likely hear is Christmas music. You might hear songs like "Silver Bells" and "Deck the Halls", which will make your shopping time more fun. Music is not the only sound that you will hear, of course. You will also hear conversation.

It is important for you and your sweetheart to talk on your date, because you need to get to know each other. When the two of you talk, there are many things that you will learn.

One thing that you will learn is whether your date is a day person or a night person . If you are a day person, you likely get up early and perform best in the daytime, and you prefer to go to bed before midnight. If you are a night person, on the other hand, you stay up late, sleep late in the morning, and do your best work late in the day. If you are a day person, and your date is a night person, your relationship may not last. However, many couples who have different schedules enjoy many happy years together. They deal with their schedules and work around them. In addition to learning whether your date is a day person or a night person, you will also learn what he likes to do in his spare time.

You might learn, for example, that he likes to volunteer at a local animal shelter. Since you also like to volunteer, and you are an animal lover, you might consider volunteering together. Participating in this activity will help you to learn more about each other. Keep the conversation going. The more you talk, the more you will learn.

The one thing that many people dread on a date is silence. They often feel awkward and uncomfortable during the silence and try to fill the space with talking to relieve the tension. If you experience silence during your date, you might talk about your favorite song. Perhaps you like "Try" by Pink, while your date has favorites on the country music chart.

Do not feel that you have to talk, however. If you are with the right person, your date will be a great experience. You can simply listen to the sounds around you and enjoy each other's company.