There are many invaluable tips which accompany the rigorous regime that we call ‘dating’. Horror stories of almighty calamities and toe-curling cringyness occur when the unbreakable rules of dating are not practiced. Therefore, HCX has decided to compile an explicit and thorough guide about the “Do’s and Do Not’s” of dating so as to minimize the potential casualties that can occur as a result of the game of dating.
First and foremost, it is crucial to have a complete list of the unmentionable ‘Do Not’s! If you want to gain date number two, then these rules should be followed as all costs! Although some may sound way out of your league, don’t ignore them. Everything does happen once and our guide will hopefully dispel any unwanted occurrences.
DO NOT:
- Complain about the location of the date: complaining only makes you look petty, spoilt and childish. If a boy has gone out of his way to arrange a date, be appreciative and try to make the most out of it. Joey Essex from TOWIE took Sam to the dump on their first date and look how successfully that turned out!
- Order spaghetti at a restaurant: As much this may seem ‘romantic’- your image of a ‘Lady and the Tramp” moment will be sadly mistaken. Spaghetti, despite its delicious quality, unfortunately can be very messy and not quite as desirable as first envisioned.
- Wear red lipstick: if you are hoping for a first date smooch, refrain from the red lipstick! The lipstick smudges are terrible to remove and like the spaghetti can be particularly messy!
- Burp or exude any other bodily function: for the first date, attempt to keep up the impression that you are a perfect human being and leave the belching for when you get home. After all, on a first date we don’t want boys to know that we are actually human!
- Swear or be unladylike: The boy is taking the time to take you out so try to be nice and polite please. As your parents would say: mind your P’s and Q’s
- Drink too much: One or two drinks might help calm pre-date nerves, try to not go over the top on the drink. The drunken look may work on a night out but in a date situation it is not as successful.
- Text or check your phone repeatedly: this gives the impression that you are bored by your date which is pretty rude. However awful the date may be try to treat the boy with the same respect as you would expect. Don’t ignore him, give him a chance to woo you!
- ‘Not’ offer to pay: offering to the pay will win you a great deal of brownie points. It shows that you have not just presumed the boy will pay and often makes him insist that he should. If the meal is expensive, offer to pay half!
- Put out on the first date: if you want to be treated like a lady then act like one.
- Make a snap judgement: give the guy a chance even if he is ridiculously boring, you never know he may be nervous.
On a brighter, more positive note there are also some definite ‘do’s’ which will score highly in a date situation. After all, you want to charm your man so a little flirting and politeness goes a long way!
DO:
- Be polite: we know we said it earlier but we can’t stress enough the importance of this.
- Make an effort: they will appreciate it trust us!
- Remember your Body language: body language is a good indicator to how a date is going. Make yours obvious and inviting!
- Be on time: punctuality is crucial and the boy will definitely appreciate it.
Primarily, a date should be fun so enjoy yourself, don’t think too hard about it and have a great time!
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