Date Like A Gentleman: 15 Points Of Etiquette

Men who hold themselves to higher standards immediately stand out from the crowd.

In a world where chivalry and courtship seem to be the stuff of history books, where “Hey, wanna hang out?” via text message is accepted as a date invitation, and men complain that they shouldn’t have to pay for dinner if women want equality — it is plain to see that we need to bring some dignity back to dating and relationships.

The points in this article are not rocket science, they are simply a matter of etiquette, manners, and respect. Qualities that unfortunately have fallen by the wayside. For those of you who hold yourselves to higher standards, how can you ensure that you show the woman you are interested in that you are the gentleman she’s been waiting for?

1: Make reservations.

A gentleman does not just “wing it” when it comes to a date, particularly early on with a woman he is truly interested in. If you are taking her to dinner, put the forethought into the evening to call the restaurant ahead of time or make your reservations online. Nobody wants to show up on a first date to a restaurant where there is an hour-long wait and need to change plans mid-stream.