how does one go about to a proper mixtape?

now let me get to my question. i'm in bit of a fix. i'm a little shy and i want to make a tape for a certain lady acquaintance. i'm not making the tape to show my 'true colors' but to maybe look at me in a different (non creepy) light. perhaps a little more sophisticated, intelligent and 'with it' than i really am. what songs should a first timer like me include? i want to avoid obvious love songs (or love songs all together if possible.) also i know she's a big fan of 'emo' music, but it's something i regard as absolute crap. so nothing sappy or 'heartfelt' either. and please no 'High Fidelity' references. thank you.