Choose a dating place which you are familiar with and can take good control to avoid unnecessary embarrassment. Prepare well in advance. What to do, where to eat and how long to wait for seats shall all be estimated well. You’d better go dutch, as it is you initially date with him after all, and you can’t let him pay all. Of course you can’t pay all the money as that would make him feel lose face. Consumption should be within the acceptable range for both of you, neither too low nor too high.
To be a good listener, boys like the girls who listen to them attentively. Learn to talk about his favorite topics but not just the topics you are interested in. It would be great if you talk about the topic both are interested in.