So you took that big step and joined a dating site. Or maybe your friend from work has a friend who has a great looking cousin you just HAVE to meet. And now you've set up a first date. One of the most crucial aspects of that first date is what you will talk about. Everybody can use a relationship communication tip or two. Don't worry. I have some great ideas about what to talk about on your first date and what not to talk about, too.

Women enjoy talking about relationships, and if there's an element of "drama" they really get intrigued and want to share their opinions.

There are "dos and the don'ts" of first date conversation. Keep in mind that with today's style of dating, you often don't know much about each other before you meet for the first time. Break the ice and to try to make both your date and yourself comfortable enough to have a pleasant discussion. It's all about getting to know each other on the surface. Don't interrupt and do look directly at your date. Do NOT ogle the waiter or waitress or the cute person at the next table.

Don't monopolize the conversation. Make sure that you both have time to talk.

Do turn off your cell phone unless you're waiting for an emergency call - and I mean a real emergency. DON'T TEXT.

Do tell your date a little bit about your background and let your date respond. This is your chance to make a good impression and to learn about your date. DON'T go on for hours about your early childhood traumas or how much you hate on your mother.

Do tell your date a little bit about your job. Don't talk about how much you hate your lousy boss. If you just graduated from college, talk about college. Don't talk about drunken escapades or how many girls you nailed.

And while we're on that subject: don't talk about sex. That may be what you're after but your date doesn't need to know that on a first date.

If you bring up a subject and your date has no interest in it, don't keep talking about it. Don't go on about football, for example, if your date shows signs of falling asleep.

Do try to find out something your date is interested in and talk about that.

Music is a good topic - who doesn't like music? Other good topics include travel, pets, favorite foods, movies, hobbies, books, TV, brothers and sisters, etc. Remember, this is surface combination. Good travel talk does not include an hour long monologue on the time you got Montezuma's revenge in Acapulco.

So let me ask you a quick question. My friend Eric just broke up with his girlfriend and he's back on the singles scene. The problem is that his dating skills are a bit rusty and he's not feeling very confident. Personally, I think one way for a guy to boost his confidence is for him to buy some new clothes and try a new style. So, I told Eric I would take him to the mall this weekend and help him pick out some cool clothes. I can tell you've got great style...is there a store you would recommend?"

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DON'T even think about talking about politics, religion, finances, past relationships or dates, bodily functions (does your date need to know now about your irritable bowel syndrome?), the last time you were arrested, how you hate to pay child support, anything racist or sexist or anything else that's likely to start a debate or the Third World War.

Don't discuss love, marriage or how many children you want. These topics could scare the you-know-what out of your date!

On a first date, keep the conversation light, pleasant and fun and you will more than likely score a second date.