True, the title of this blog post sounds like Jay-Z song (I got 98 dating tips and a… ain’t one?). Rest assured, it’s not. Because that would be weird and not helpful for daters. Dating coach Dr. Ava Cadell recently penned 98 dating tips for YourTango.com 98 is a big number to swallow, so here’s some of the most useful tips to us:

First Date Caution:
Caution is essential on a first date, especially if you got your date through the personals. It’s a good idea to take your own car—you can leave whenever you want and stay only as long as you want.A lot of date rapes are induced by drugs and alcohol, so the obvious steps to take are to be very careful not to drink too much or accept any kind of pills from anyone accept your doctor.

Non-Cheese Pick Up Lines:
- Hi, can we pretend that I used some line that worked really well and move on to the next stage?
- I’m really kind of shy, but I saw you and knew I had to get over myself and meet you.
- The world is coming to an end. Have dinner with me.

Never discuss past lovers with your current partner, unless they ask you to.

No Distractions During Love Making
- Don’t answer the phone or pager.
- If you have children, tell them mom and dad need to have their private play time.
- Turn the TV off.

View the rest of the tips here.