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Old School and New School Dating EtiquetteBY: Guest | Category: Relationships | Post Date: 2010-02-02
There was an email going around recently that had an article from a 'Better Homes and Gardens' magazine published in the 1950s. It was list of tips for wives on how to make their husbands happy. It included things such as greeting him at the door when he gets home from work, making sure that the kids have been changed into clean clothes and that all the toys are picked up and put away. The wife was also encouraged to spend a few minutes freshening up her appearance by putting on makeup and tying a bow in her hair. It's no wonder that this email was being sent around. Most women these days are happy if they are conscious when their husbands get home from work, let alone have their hair in one place. And this isn't the only expectation that has changed over the years when it comes to relationships. The basics are still the same: be courteous, do what you say you're going to do and don't do what you said that you wouldn't do, don't be arrogant or talk about yourself too much (though there is a balance to be achieved - you want to make sure you get to know one another!). A lot of dating etiquette is about common sense; what would make you annoyed during a date? Try not to do those things. However, a lot of dating etiquette has changed over the years, or becomes variable depending on the individuals. It is pretty much standard that on most first dates, the man should plan to pay. This not only shows that you care about the woman, but that you have the financial ability to pay. It also allows the woman to decide whether she wants to start helping with the cost of the dates. While some women are ready and eager to split the costs of their date, many women still ascribe to the traditional roles in relationships that indicate that a man should pay. By pulling out his wallet and not expecting the woman to do so, the man gives her a chance to express her expectations, without making an assumption that could prove awkward. The same thing is true for most other dating standards. It's generally best for the man to follow the traditional roles, but to be aware of the woman's responses to these and be willing to be flexible if she would prefer a more modern arrangement. In many cases, you will be able to tell what the woman might like just by the way she approaches you. If she walks through the door before you have a chance to open it for her, there's your first clue. If she is the one who asked you out on a date, that should be a pretty good indication. One you have a few dates together, or if you were friends before you started dating, both the man and the woman can be more up front about this issue. Don't hesitate to have a conversation about it. You may want to choose your words wisely, though; if you don't, it might come across like you are trying to get out of being courteous, or that you are just trying to do the minimum to get by with your date's affections. Article Source: http://www.writearticles.org About Author / Additional Info: Additional Articles: * Time management * Great Tips On Road Trips - How To Stay Sane Over 5 Days Does this article violate or infringe on your copyright ? It is a violation of our terms for authors to submit content which they did not write and claim it as their own. If this article infringes on your copyrights, then use our Contact us form with the detailed proof of infringement along with the offending article's title, URL and writer name. If you do not hear back from us then contact us again in another 10 days. Thank you. Comments on this article: (0 comments so far) * Additional comments are now closed for this article *
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