Etiquette Boss: Dating etiquette for young men

Contrary to popular belief, I have found young men to be very interested in matters of etiquette, especially if they think it will help them in their quest to be seen in a more positive light by young ladies.

Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and as an introduction to next week’s column, I would like to give our male teens a few tips that can only help their self-confidence in the romance department.

In the event of  a first date, a telephone call to the parent(s) indicating planned destination and approximate hour of return is always a plus. I frequently tell my students that they will have better results if they remember that adults hardly ever see signs of good breeding in a negative light. A telephone call will come across better than a text.

The car horn should not be mistaken for the doorbell, even in this 21st century. The young lady should be taken from and returned to her front door. Go in front of her when doors need to be pushed, and follow her when they are to be pulled. Of course she can push and pull her own door, but that is business etiquette for office relationships.

When going downstairs, follow, except when assistance is needed, such as prom time when she is wearing a gown. When going upstairs, walk together or go first if on a first date. Many girls are self-conscious when walking up stairs with young men behind them.

In a restaurant, the waiter leads, the lady goes next and the young man last. This enables the waiter to indicate seating, and in better restaurants, help to seat the young lady. These courtesies may not be seen as necessary to some, but neither are flowers; yet we plant them.

                                                                

BEAUTY TIPS:   One Month Anti-Aging Experiment

Week Three:  Erase that double chin

Place both hands together as if in prayer position, and position your thumbs under the middle of your chin. Slowly and gently slide both thumbs along the underside of your jaw, pushing upward toward your ears. After reaching both ears, press thumbs and gently massage lymph nodes.

Next take right palm and gently push down open palm against left side of the neck to the collar bone. Do the same with the left palm to the right side of the neck. Repeat five times.

Phillipa Morrish is the president of Etiquette Training International.

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