10 basic manners that men should know

Beside your looking and the way you dress, people often make judgement calls by how you speak and how you act. Below are 10 things that men should know about when going out with women. Feel free to add more information by leaving comments.

Car rides: If you are riding together with a woman (in a taxi or your own car), always open her door for her. If she looks uncomfortable or tells you it’s not neccessary, tell her that you are used to it and that you enjoy doing it. Do not be dramatic or make it a big deal, it will make the woman think that you are trying to impress her.

In the lift: Always let the woman get off the lift first, gently hold the lift doors open and offer her to get off. Never walk out the lift and leave the woman behind.

In the restaurant: When approaching to table, ask the woman which side she prefers to be seated, or offer her the side that provides the better view of the restaurant, then gently pull out the chair for her. Never rest your head on your hand with elbow on the table, it is not polite and you will give the woman a feeling that you’re bored (even if you are not). Ask the woman if she would like a dessert after the meal, if she does, order yourself one as well (no matter how much you hate sweet) so that she won’t be having it alone.

Ordering: In bars/ restaurants, it’s nice to ask the woman what she wants, then make the order for her before saying yours to the waiter. Never make choices for her! And don’t try to convince her to drink more.

Splitting bills: As soon as I moved here to Canada, I noticed that it is very common in North American culture that people like to split bills, but when you ask a woman out for a date, never split the bill. Because YOU are the one who invite her out, you should pay for lunch/dinner, movie, drinks or other entertainment.

Fragrance: It is nice to wear perfume when you go out, but don’t overuse it. Spray once on neck and both wrists will be enough.

Smokers: Always light others’ cigerattes first before lighting yours.

In the mall: If you go shopping with a woman, always offer to carry their bags. But please, please, DO NOT carry their purses, it’s just simply not what a man should do, don’t ask me why, I don’t enjoy seeing men carrying their girlfriends’ purses.

Drinking: Remember to give her a toast and say “cheers” before drinking, look into her eyes until you had the first sip. Drink at the same pase as the woman, do not drink way faster than the woman and order another drink while she’s still having the first drink. Try to finish the drink at the same time then ask her if she wants another one, don’t force her.

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