Comments on: The Dos And Don’ts Of a Dinner Date

By: Jason

Jason — Mon, 07 Jun 2010 06:33:28 +0000

I think the best way to deal with the door opening without having her go in first is to walk in, use your back arm (left, assuming the door isn’t some sort of freak door that opens the other way) to hold the door open and allow her to walk in.

By: Ash

Ash — Tue, 11 May 2010 23:18:21 +0000

Yeah C# has a point – all of these rules are instantly disregarded if your date outright says she prefers you not to do a “do” or to do a “don’t”. Not that any of you would be daft enough to date a girl with a penchant for open-mouthed chewing or a rule against interesting conversation.

By: C#

C# — Sun, 02 May 2010 23:28:29 +0000

@ Wall: I frequently do not open the door for my wife for that reason: she told me that she feels uncomfortable going into new places first.

By: JimJams

JimJams — Tue, 06 Apr 2010 05:03:54 +0000

To pre-bus your table is ok, just do it right and timely as well.
Your showing respect to people, it makes everyone’s job easier and if your date hates it she probably is a uptight snobby bitch.

Someone should write an article on how to best do this.

By: Philippine girls

Philippine girls — Fri, 20 Nov 2009 10:44:18 +0000

hello everyone!
@Ian Millard: I agree with you that artofmanliness.com is really an excellent website.

That’s right! Presentable look must be given special attention before meeting your date. Plus, just always be yourself and be natural as you show care and respect to your date.

Best of luck daters!

By: britton

britton — Mon, 28 Sep 2009 01:50:31 +0000

Don’t talk on the phone or text other people while on the date!

By: david

david — Fri, 17 Apr 2009 08:36:53 +0000

Don’t pre-bus the table. You most likely aren’t going to do it right and it just makes it harder for the waitstaff who already have certain habits and techniques to carry out dirty plates that you’ll inevitably be messing with.

By: David C.

David C. — Wed, 03 Dec 2008 22:53:54 +0000

@Chris - Once upon a time, standing when a lady entered or left your presence was a time-honored tradition. These days, I think many women see it as odd or a bit creepy (mainly because it's so uncommon). That said, James Bond does it in Casino Royale, so I don't see any reason why it shouldn't be part of our culture today. ;)

By: Chris

Chris — Sat, 25 Oct 2008 04:47:53 +0000

Is it also customary to stand up whenever your date gets up to go to the restroom or wherever? I’ve heard about doing this but never see it happen except for formal situations.

By: D-Roc

D-Roc — Sun, 05 Oct 2008 20:28:16 +0000

Pre-Bussing?

my rule is when I pre-bus the table is to just reset the salt/pepper and other stuff on the table, put my silverware on my plate and gather up paper garbage (if there is any, such as empty sugar packets, napkins, napkin bolos, etc). This also is dependent on where we are going. If it is a casual date, I tend to pre-bus more than if we go to a nice steakhouse or something like that. The other trick is to pre-bus just before leaving.