DATING ETIQUETTE

***NINE TIPS ON DATING ETIQUETTE***

Back in the day, guys were expected to hold doors and pull out chairs for their dates. But the roles for men and women aren't as clearly defined anymore. Here are ten dating etiquette tips to help men know what to do, and to help women know what to expect . . .

#1.) SHOULD HE OPEN DOORS? It's a nice touch, but it's not ALWAYS necessary, and it can come off as patronizing if a guy does it EVERY time. For guys, it's a good idea to say, "Let me get the door for you," because it gives her a chance to decline.

#2.) SHOULD HE PUSH IN HER CHAIR? Yes. Most women won't consider it rude if a guy DOESN'T do this . . . but it can't hurt. Guys shouldn't make it a big deal though. Simply touching the chair WHILE the woman pulls it in herself . . . is fine.

#3.) SHOULD HE FACE THE WALL AT A RESTAURANT? Yes. The woman should be treated as the guest of honor. If you're seated at a table and only one seat faces the dining area, the guy should offer it to his date.

#4.) SHOULD HE STAND WHEN SHE LEAVES THE TABLE? It's outdated and unnecessary, but it's a custom some women still might like, because it makes them feel special. If the guy does do it, he should save it for a nice restaurant . . . not Starbucks.

#5.) SHOULD HE TAKE OFF HIS HAT? If it's a first date . . . don't wear a hat in the first place. If it's a more formal date . . . same thing. But if a guy does wear a hat, he should always take it off when entering a building, restaurant, or someone's house.

#6.) SHOULD HE PAY? Actually, the person who asks for the date is supposed to pay. But most women don't know that. And it won't hurt a man's character to at least offer to pick up the check. Even on a FIRST date.

#7.) SHOULD HE OFFER HIS ARM? Anytime a guy's walking side-by-side with a date, it's a romantic gesture, and it's less intimate than holding hands. It's old-school . . . but it will usually put a smile on a woman's face.

#8.) SHOULD HE GIVE HER CABFARE? No. The guy should drive his date home himself, or share a cab that drops HER off first. Above all else, it's the guy's responsibility to make sure his date gets home safely.

#9.) SHOULD HE WALK ON THE CURB SIDE OF THE SIDEWALK? Yes. Before there were cars, horses kicked up mud and dirty water. So it was customary for a man to walk on the CURB SIDE of the sidewalk and shield the woman from the mess.

--It's not considered rude to skip it these days, but walking on the outside of her DOES demonstrate a certain level of class. (Asylum.com)