Tip - Ask your date about his/her future plans

A good conversation can also be about your and his future plans. Be careful though, this doesn't mean you pry into his personal plans like marriage and kids. This is about professional plans and personal development, like pursuing the dream of becoming an artist etc etc.

Remember though, even if you don't like his/her plans, you should be polite and not criticize or outright dispute them. It's your first date, don't make rash decisions.