Here are some Valentine dating “etiquette” tips experts believe will make a Valentine’s Day a day to remember:
Plan ahead
Don’t wait until before Valentine’s Day to ask your date out. You don’t want to make it look like a last minute thought.
Dress appropriate for the date
You
want to make good impression, so make sure you are putting on
responsible attire. Don’t put on ripped or faded jeans. Ladies should
wear comfortable shoes not four inch heels that would make walking or
dancing difficult.
Don’t do all the talking
Make sure you give your date a chance to speak. It is important that each person gets to know the other.
How long should the date be?
It
is not recommended that you go out for a seven course dinner. Try a
casual restaurant in your neighborhood, even a fast food joint will do.
Be responsible
If
you meet for cocktails, please, make sure you drink responsibly. It is
strongly suggested that you go out for coffee of lunch.
Be honest about yourself
Don’t
think that you have to show off by telling him/her how successful you
are, how much money you have etc. Just be yourself. Honesty go a long
way.
Make eye contact
Watch those “wandering eye” your full attention should be focused on your date.
What to talk about
Talk
about your interests. And remember to enjoy yourself. And if you are
really worried about how to strike a conversation since you may be
meeting for the first time,
>Tell a joke to break the ice
>The latest movie you’ve seen
>The most recent books you’ve read
>What your typical work day is like
>Musical interests
>Favorite sports, hobbies, etc
>Current events
>What you do for fun and relaxation
Common courtesy
Gentlemen
be courteous and polite to your date. Chivalry is not dead. Hold the
door open. Assist your date when sitting down at the table and getting
up to leave. Ladies do not wear your lipstick at the table-excuse
yourself and go to the ladies room.
Avoid abusive language
Using
foul languages is a hug “don’t.” Because you don’t know your date very
well, refrain from using explicit words. There’s a very good chance you
could offend this person.
No interruptions, please
Don’t interrupt someone when they are talking. Wait until your date finishes his/her story before you start chit-chatting away.
Leave skeletons in the closet
When
you are out with your date, try not to make comparisons with past
boyfriends/girlfriends. Remember, you are making a fresh start with
someone. Leave past love behind.
Complements
Everyone
loves a complement, especially if they look terrific. When you’re out,
tell your date that he/she looks nice. It may help to ease the first
date jitters.
End decently
Some
would end an otherwise good date by making wrong moves like grabbing
the partner. Remember, if the date goes well there would be other
opportunities and you have more time to get to each other. It is
certainly not the time to behave like a sex starved creature.