In the ever evolving dating world of today, there are still a few guidelines to follow and keep in line with. A lot of what most people would deem good manners is one the list of dating dos. Here are a few of these.
For the first set of Dating dos and don’ts, I am choosing to write about the male perspective. Later on I will do a female list, however for the most part they should be similar if not the same.
- Listen and be attentive to your date. If you aren’t making eye contact and you don’t seem to be listening, this is a total turn off. Ask questions, get to know the other person and engage them. Make sure your date feels important, if you are answering your cell phone or watching the TV in the restaurant, you’re probably not going to get a second chance.
- Meet in a public place. This is important for online dating especially. If a woman doesn’t feel comfortable on the location of a date, there is a problem. If this is the first time you are meeting, it might help to have others around in case the conversation is lacking.
- Offer to pay/split the bill. The general rule of thumb is whoever asked the other person out, should pay the check. It’s not uncommon for dates to split checks, as our relationships have evolved to be more even between partners.
- Take things slow. With a new relationship, the individuals should always try to take their time and be careful not to scare the opposite individual away. Don’t call obsessively or leave multiple voicemails for someone without hearing back from them (they might just be busy).
- Don’t talk about your exes. Hearing about the people you dated on the first date is a complete turn off. First of all, I don’t want to hear about the person you might be comparing me to. Second of all, if you are talking about them at our first date, this probably means you’re not over them. Leave the baggage aside while trying to get to know someone new!
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