Adding your guys’ friends to your fan club isn’t just an ego boost — it’s great for your relationship, too. Research found that couples who hang with each other’s buddies are happier after one year of marriage than those who don’t. The best way to get on his friends’ good side right from the start? Host game day at your place.

– Break out the lowbrow chow.

You may be used to throwing chic get-togethers with the girls, but resist your urge to put a gourmet twist on man food. Stick to crowd-pleasing classics like nachos, and present a selection of hot sauces that range from flaming to face-exploding. Then, suggest they bet on who can handle the most heat.

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Casual conversation topics can help you unearth his core personality… and whether you’ll want to go on date two.

- His childhood. If he’s eager to describe his early years, you’ll know he’s comfortable defining himself in terms of close relationships — he’s a family man, so to speak. Short answers about his upbringing suggest a less-than-great home dynamic… so he may hesitate when it comes to opening his heart to you.

- Former flames. Putting ex-girlfriends on a pedestal or blaming them for every little bump in the road indicates that he has unresolved emotional baggage. Answering briefly about what he learned from past relationships shows that he is mature and willing to share responsibility when things go wrong.

- His pet peeves. Whether it’s messy sinks or loud cell-phone talkers, what bugs him reflects his personal values (like cleanliness and manners). Stressing something super-specific, like people who wear sneakers to dinner, hints at a rigid worldview.

Practice to Lady Gaga’s “Just Dance” and “Poker Face.” Her beat is super-easy to groove to!

We’ve spotted them: the awkward gals who can’t let loose and the guys who simply can’t get jiggy with it. Here, we draw up a list of dance-clud musts to ensure you don’t look like a fool on the dance floor.

- GET COMFY. Get yourself a drink, chat up your friends, bob your head to the music — these should get you in the mood.

- DO A BASIC STEP. You don’t exactly need to have “the moves” when dancing, or do a dance-off to follow Zoolander’s interpretative style. Do a simple rhythmic step or nod your head until you feel comfortable enough to try other steps.

- DON’T STARE AT THE FLOOR. The goal is to have fun and be comfortable — and look it as well. Looking at the floor makes you look stiff and unapproachable.

- SMILE. We’re not talking about flashing a manyak-level grin. But, you should look like you’re having a fun time. So, flash a genuine teeth-less smile or bare your pearly whites.