Unwritten rules to dating
Believe it or not there are unwritten rules to the dating game and how you correspond with potential partners. These range from online etiquette to face to face meetings.
Here are just a few things to bear in mind:
• Don’t just talk about yourself, try listening to the other person. Remember that dating is all about finding a match, and if you know nothing about them then you won’t know if you have anything in common.
• Whatever you do don’t tell any jokes or express opinions that are in any way racist, sexist or just plain rude – remember first impressions count.
• Be courteous and complimentary, every one is different in many different ways, especially men and women!
• If you are a man, try not to stare at your female date’s boobs. Big mistake doing this as it shows that all you are interested in is either food or sex! Nothing wrong with that fellas, but it will offend. Women have an amazing sense and know when you are looking at their boobs, even if it is a flash of the eyes…. Beware.
• Don’t lie. An obvious one, but one we have all been guilty of. If you are not an airline pilot don’t try to blag it, as she may be an air stewardess and know more than you. It is also grossly unfair.
• Don’t be late for the date. Meeting up for the first time is a nerve racking experience in itself for both you and your date, by keeping them hanging on you risk making a bad impression and putting your date in an awkward position. Men, you should always aim to be 5 mins early anyway – be a gentleman.
• Fellas, don’t stare at other females on a date, and ladies, keep your eyes off that Italian waiter. Its really off putting for your dates if they are making an effort.
• Don’t try to be too extravagant. So what if you have a Visa gold card, ladies know that if you need to flash it around you are normally making up for other things, if you know what I mean. Ladies, this doesn’t discount you, men feel threatened by ladies in control and financial status is exactly this.
• Dress well, don’t embarrass your date by dressing like John Travolta or Bin Larden. Poor dress sense shows laziness.
• Don’t talk about your ex partners – there is nothing more off putting.
• Don’t swear or use threatening body language.
• Don’t expect your date to pay. Either the man pays or you go dutch. As a man I recommend the first option.
• Smoking and drinking to access is a real turn off, don’t do it.
• Personal hygiene is very important to get right. Make sure you are well groomed and selling sweet for your best chances.
• Don’t go in for the ‘sex’ on the first date – how do you think it looks to your date. This goes for both sexes.
• If you make a promise to contact your date, do it. If you don’t like them and don’t want to contact them, tell them!
• Only date if you are single and you have intentions of meeting a partner.
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