Holiday Dating Manners For Guys

Dating Manner 1: Ask your date out well in advance, at least three days notice or more (ask Tuesday for a date on Friday). This shows respect and ensures your date does not feel like a last minute thought or second choice.

Dating Manner 2: Be specific about the attire. If you don't know, find out and then call your date.

Dating Manner 3: Be prompt, do not leave your date waiting. Call or text if you are running late.

Dating Manner 4: Greet other family members, roommates or friends that answer the door. Introduce yourself, firm handshake, eye contact, first and last name.

Dating Manner 5: Take off your hat if you are wearing one before introducing self or saying hello.

Dating Manner 6: Wait to be invited into the home before entering.

Dating Manner 7: Wait to be seated until asked to sit.

Dating Manner 8: Stand when your date or another adult enters the room.

Dating Manner 9: If offered a beverage, ask for a coaster before placing your drink down.

Dating Manner 10: Don't get drunk. If you're nervous because your date is really hot, excessive drinking is not the answer. You do not want to be remembered as the guy who passed out on the floor.

Dating Manner 11: Cover your mouth when you belch and excuse yourself if there is any chance someone else heard.

Dating Manner 12: Don't chew gum.

Dating Manner 13: Smile and talk to people you don't want to talk to.

Dating Manner 14: Avoid constantly checking your phone and texting. Neglecting your date is a turn-off.

Dating Manner 15: Open doors.

Dating Manner 16: Use the napkin instead of licking your fingers.

Dating Manner 17: Wash your hands.

Dating Manner 18: Mingle if in a group setting.

Dating Manner 19: Help clean up. This can be a fun part of the social interaction where you have one-on-one time with the host and a few guests who are still there. Some hosts will insist they do not want help. Be respectful of their wishes, the may prefer to clean up in their own way. Even if the host declines your help, they will remember your polite offer.

Dating Manner 20: Say good bye and thank you before you leave.