How much *touching* is acceptable on a first date...?

On a first date? Keep it simple. Start off with a hug... Go in for the hug at a calm pace so they know what's coming... Test the field... If the person gets all fridged and tense, there's a sign.. They don't like to be touched... A tip for you to keep your hands to yourself. If there relaxed and hug you back *thumbs up* good sign... :) next ... Throughout the date find excuses to lightly touch them. First start off with the "accedental" arm rub, or the knee breeze. The point is to lightly rub a limb against there's "accedentally" if they don't pull away you can take it to the next level... For example intwining the arms, or lightly "brushing off a strand of hair" from their cheek.... You get the point light innocent "touching" :)