Good manners are always fashionable and a little etiquette can go a long way, especially when you’re dining out with a date. Don’t stress; a lot of it is probably what your mum taught you anyway…you just need to put it into practice.
- Don’t Answer The Phone
Seriously, nothing could be more rude. You might be important but can’t the call wait till after the date?
- The Napkin Isn’t Table Decoration
Use the napkin and don’t just leave it on the table. Spread it out flat on your lap. When you’re done, place the napkin on the left of your plate.
- Order Easy Food
So you don’t have to stress over the food. You’re probably nervous anyway, a messy or complicated dish shouldn’t add to this. Also, if your date is paying for dinner, be polite and don’t order the most expensive dish possible.
- Elbows Off The Table
Yes, this rule still applies. Sit up straight and tuck your elbows in. It’s good manners to keep those elbows out of sight and your straight posture will send out vibes of confidence.
- Don’t Start Eating
Until your date has been served as well. Also, pace yourself so you and your date are eating at the same speed. If you eat fast, and have to watch him eat, it’s likely to kill his appetite or annoy you; and vice versa.
- Don’t Slurp Your Soup
It’s disgusting. And, when scooping up the soup, scoop it away from the body instead of shoveling soup into your mouth.
- Cut Food
Into bite-sized portions. This is important so that you don’t look like you haven’t eaten in years. Chew slowly, and for God’s sake, please eat with your mouth closed!
- Spit Something Out
Only if you have to. A napkin is meant to be for wiping your mouth not to spit into. If you have a chicken bone in your mouth, spit it into a fork, and put it on the side plate.
- Don’t Dip
Bread should be buttered, not dipped into the butter. Doughnuts shouldn’t be dunked into your coffee. If your food doesn’t come with a dip or a sauce, you’re not supposed to be dunking it!
- Carry Money
Yes, if a guy asks you out, it is expected that he will pay. But you shouldn’t just take that for granted. Also, it’s polite to offer to pay once, and if the guy’s a gentleman, he will refuse. And that’s that! You should however insist on leaving the tip if your date is paying for the date.
Really, it’s not rocket science is it? It’s just basic manners that we’ve all been taught and consciously following a few rules can work wonders. Yes, it’s important to be yourself on date…but it’s also important to make a great impression. You wouldn’t go on a date in dirty shorts and a tee, would you? So brushing up on those manners for the evening is part of the package. A little effort to impress never hurt anyone!
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