Dating Etiquette 101: Manage Your Drinking

If you’ve managed to maintain a good conversation and have also managed your alcohol intake, you’re in good standing for another evening out with this enjoyable female. However, the biggest mistake you can make is having one too many Vodka Tonics. An even bigger mistake you can make is feeding your date too many glasses of wine …..or Vodka Tonics. Why the hell are you even drinking Vodka Tonics on your first date anyway?

If this female is someone you’re interested in furthering a near future with, it might be wise to ease up on pouring booze down your gullet, as well as your date’s. We all know social drinking helps shed some of the nervousness and awkwardness of a first date. It loosens the mood to make room for easier flowing conversation. Yet, “moderation” is your key word to success if you don’t want to transform into a sloppy, rambling fool. Too many drinks and you could potentially accentuate tiny flaws you may have not wanted to present so early on ….or you’re telling your date that you’re a problem drinker. Either one works.

It’s also important NOT to supply your date with too many drinks. Men tend to handle their alcohol better than women. There's physical proof. If you don’t believe this, then you’re one of those guys who enjoy getting their dates drunk in order to sleep with them ASAP. This would classify you as a D-bag. If your date enjoys drinking a little too much, she’s either nervous or she-herself could be a problem drinker …..in which case, you really know how to pick ‘em!

Tips:
 

1. Keep the drinking light. Know your limit. Analyze her limit. Don’t encourage her to drink more if she isn’t showing a desire to do so.
2.  Keep the conversation moving. Ask questions and be genuinely interested in what she’s saying. If she is someone you possibly see a future with, then conversation should flow naturally.

      3. If you’re not feeling it, definitely do not drink more in order to enjoy her company. You’re doing your date a disservice and you’re prolonging an early exit, if you’re too tipsy to drive.

Dating Etiquette 101: Effective First Date Attire

So, you've somewhat successfully met someone you're fond of ....Well, fond of enough to get more acquainted on a one-on-one basis. Many thoughts race through your mind in anticipation: "Will we connect?", "Will I be attracted to her under any light fixture?", "What should I wear?". Yes, believe it or not, what you wear can say a lot in your first impression.

Think of it as a job interview. You're accentuating the best parts of yourself in order to secure long-term employment in a new relationship. Don't therapists always say; "A relationship is something you need to work at!". What you wear tells your date a lot about how you carry yourself and quite possibly your exceptions.

If you're sitting down to dinner or just grabbing a beverage (hot or cold), you should ensure present-ability. Think about it... She's putting the effort in to make herself look good for you, right? What do you suppose she'll think if you show up in a pair of sneakers, shorts, and a t-shirt?

You can never go wrong with any sort of collared shirt (buttoned or Polo). A pair of slacks and a nice pair of shoes shows a touch of effort. The most important component to remember is to have your clothes form-fitting. Baggy = Sloppy. Also, it wouldn't hurt to pull out an iron once in a while. Attention to detail matters, whether you're aware of it yourself or not.

Believe me, this is nothing compared to the efforts women put into their presentation, just to receive a small compliment from you.

....and trust me me, compliments go a long way.