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Dating Etiquette Update...

Tigger

Tigger

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Ok, well after about 4 years of being out of the dating pool entirely, it looks like I might be getting back into it in the very near future. Possibly as early as this Saturday. A lot changes in the modern dating world in a 4 year span of time, so I'm looking for all you hip folks to clue me in on what the social norms and societally acceptable dating routine/etiquette is at this point.

Any CONSTRUCTIVE advice and information would be greatly appreciated.
 
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No, seriously Tigger, women's expectations still match yours, a firm tap to the temples, and make sure you have a their hair as close to the head as possible while you drag them back to the cave.
 
I usually just arrive at the first date with an ipod crammed with 500 love songs chosen especially for them, a new facial tat with their name inscribed in finest calligraphy, a modest pair of handcuffs and vows that it is our destiny to be forever joined.

Unless we have met beforehand, of course, in which case I am not so reserved.
 
Nice to see what passes for Serious and Constructive discussion on the internet these days.
 
I would keep your sexist attitudes quiet on the first date.
 
I've heard it's now customary to have the buttsex discussion midway into the first date to get it out of the way so she won't expecting something from you after the show that you're not gonna deliver. Or so you two(?) can decide on a mutually agreeable lube before things get all messy.
Also, I've heard you're supposed to find out where she is in her menstrual cycle before the entree is finished so that you can order the appropriate dessert and/or after dinner drink for her.
It's also said that women these days like to talk about their exes, so try to keep steering the conversation back to that.
Being surly to your waiter or waitress shows that you're a no-nonsense guy who knows how to handle the help. Also, try not to tip if at all possible so she'll know that you're a financially conscious individual.
Mentioning how you miss bathing with your Mom is also a surefire winner. It shows that family is important to you.
leastways, this is what I have heard.

So, pretty much the same as when you left it.

Good luck. Go get 'em, tiger.
 
Would one of the fine moderators please see fit to shut this down, since it has become apparent that nobody around here can actually have a serious conversation.

Thanks.
 
You should definitely make a point to share with her your feelings regarding women's suffrage. Women suffer enough indignities in today's society, so she'll appreciate your wish to eliminate her suffrage.
 
Just be yourself and don't try too hard. A woman doesn't like it when a man is(obviously) trying too hard b/c it's annoying. Also, try not to dominate the conversation.
 
Don't listen to spud, Tigger -- be yourself. For example, be sure to order dinner for her. Women love a man who is capable of making a decision based on the facts when he has them, and an educated guess born of experience when he doesn't.
 
Tigger said:
Would one of the fine moderators please see fit to shut this down, since it has become apparent that nobody around here can actually have a serious conversation.

Thanks.
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I'm surprised you started this thread actually. I was under the impression that you didn't care a fig about modern conventions or customs, or what society considered the norm these days. :shrug:
 
I keep finding myself wondering if dating has changed so much in just 4 years, how much different it must be from the last time I did any of the stuff 30 years ago?

I'm hoping to find out soon.
 
Tigger said:
Any CONSTRUCTIVE advice and information would be greatly appreciated.
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If she asks why you are so smelly tell her she would smell too if she played with Pooh all day!


Yabba-Dabba-Pooh!





Good luck!
 
I'm going to resist the urge to be a douchebag about this, and I'm going to ask you, seriously, roughly how old are you, and how do you know this woman? That will inform my comments on the subject.
 
tessaesque said:
I would keep your sexist attitudes quiet on the first date.
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Why? Wouldn't you think a woman would want to know about such things up front?


herenow1 said:
Just be yourself and don't try too hard. A woman doesn't like it when a man is(obviously) trying too hard b/c it's annoying. Also, try not to dominate the conversation.
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Thank you for the constructive and useful response.


Goshin said:
I'm surprised you started this thread actually. I was under the impression that you didn't care a fig about modern conventions or customs, or what society considered the norm these days. :shrug:
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One has to know what they are to know whether they're worth following or not, Goshin.


Aderleth said:
I'm going to resist the urge to be a douchebag about this, and I'm going to ask you, seriously, roughly how old are you, and how do you know this woman? That will inform my comments on the subject.
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I'm 37 and never married. She's 40 and divorced. We met through an online dating site and have been talking/texting for the better part of a week now.
 
BTW - For the 4 individuals who have earned their way onto the Ignore List in this thread....

Good Riddance to Bad Rubbish.
 
Tigger said:
Nice to see what passes for Serious and Constructive discussion on the internet these days.
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I think the lesson this thread is trying to give is to not be to serious or scripted.
 
Tigger said:
Ok, well after about 4 years of being out of the dating pool entirely, it looks like I might be getting back into it in the very near future. Possibly as early as this Saturday. A lot changes in the modern dating world in a 4 year span of time, so I'm looking for all you hip folks to clue me in on what the social norms and societally acceptable dating routine/etiquette is at this point.

Any CONSTRUCTIVE advice and information would be greatly appreciated.
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try not to be yourself.
 
spud_meister said:
Aww, ain't it a shame you can't ignore me. :lol:
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Not at all. It never hurts to have a constant reminder of why the others are on Ignore, so I don't get tempted to look at their posts.
 
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