Match.com recently asked users to vote on the best and worst ideas for a double date.  The bad ones aren't actually THAT bad, but there's a reason each of them definitely isn't GOOD.  First, here are the three BEST ideas.

 

 

#1.)  Taking a Class Together.  Like dance lessons or a cooking class.  17% of people said it's a good choice for a double date.  And according to relationship experts, any date where you LEARN something together is great. 

 

 

#2.)  Going Hiking.  23% of people said it's their ideal double date, especially if the weather's nice and it's somewhere scenic.  (--Meaning, a lot of people LIE about how much they like to hike.)

 

 

#3.)  Going to a Casual Restaurant, or Cooking Dinner at Someone's Place.  An overwhelming 49% of people said it's their favorite thing to do on a double date.  (--So in other words, 49% of us are boring and/or cheap.)

 

 

--Now here are three WORST double date ideas . . .

 

 

#1.)  Going to a Movie.  Mostly because you can't talk, so it's not very social.  That said, plenty of couples DO go to the movies on double dates.  The trick is to just have a drink AFTER the movie . . . so you can all talk about it.   

 

 

#2.)  A Fancy, Candlelit Dinner.  It's good for ONE couple, but not a group because it's too formal.  And because nice restaurants are usually quiet, which discourages you from laughing or cracking jokes.  37% of people said dinner at a fancy restaurant is a bad double date idea.

 

 

#3.)  Spending a Spa Day Together.  52% of people agreed it's no good, mainly because it's hard to relax when you're making small talk.  Plus, it's not a good date for women, because steam and make-up don't go well together.  (Match.com)