1. Being late
Arriving on time is, of course, a prerequisite to a successful date - perhaps the most important of them all.
2. Coming on too strong
Maintaining a respectful distance during the early phase of the date is absolutely vital; both an emotional and, especially, a physical one. If you do not immediately show the lady that you are gentle and sensitive, she may shy away from you beyond hope of reversal.
Scenarios:
Bad:Her: "Hi!"You (punching her in the face as hard as you can): "Hi!"Her (hitting the ground noisily, falling unconscious): "-"You: "So I know this really great little Italian place we could go to."Her: "-"You: "..."Her: "-"You: "Chinese it is, then!"
Good:You ("accidentally" brushing your hand against hers): "Oh! Your hands are so soft! May I touch them, please?"Her: "Yeah... sure."You (rubbing hands): "Ooooohhh, soooooft."Her: "...Yeah..."You: "You simply must tell me what hand cream you use."Her: "Well, I-"You: "Ooh, and your lips look so soft as well! May I touch them too?"Her: "..."You: "You simply must tell me what lipstick you use."
3. Staring
Despite what some men might tell you, very few ladies desire to be gaped at as if they were some sort of prized ham to be devoured solely by the use of one's eyes. While it may be true that many women strive to improve and accentuate their natural beauty for the benefit of man's eyes, it should nevertheless be considered highly inappropriate to look at them for more than the briefest moment at a time.
4. Being offensive
A sure way for a lady to lose all interest in pursuing a deeper relationship with you is recognizing you as a boorish clod. Furthermore, if you chance to encounter any such individuals during the course of your date, pass them by politely, rather than pausing by their side and inflicting verbal or physical abuse on them, even though they may deserve it, and more besides.
5. Being nosy
A woman's defining natural trait is her insatiable curiosity; that much we all know. However, that does not mean you should stoop to her level, and be inquisitive in turn. Feel free to exaggerate at your leisure, as women usually accept all they hear without question and later pass it on to their friends with exaggerations of their own added. This may well end up presenting viable possibilities for the future should your current date go astray.
Scenarios:
Bad:You: "Alright, so before you start talking about other things, I've prepared a short questionnaire for you."Her: "...Okay..."You: "Are you a virgin?"Her: "Um... Excuse me?"You: "I asked you if you were a virgin."Her: "Uh... no."You (writing): "Answer number one... slut. Okay, next: Have you ever had sex with a girl?"Her (looking offended): "What?"You: "Or, you know, just made out or something."Her: "Not that it's any of your business, but no!"You (writing): "Answer number two... Threesome unlikely. Too bad. Next question: Are you interested in BDSM?"Her: "I'm not even answering that."You (writing): "Number three... Possible... Could be persuaded by alcohol."Her (looking very angry): "..."You: "Great! Three down, only forty-seven to go! Next: How many incurable STDs do you currently have?"
Good:You: "...And then I met up with you today. So, that's the life story of me and my huge penis. Questions? Comments?"Her: "That was very... exhaustive. As for me, I was born in-"You (interrupting): "No, no, no. You don't have to tell me anything about yourself. I don't want to pressure you or anything."Her: "That's okay, I-"You (interrupting again): "No, no, no, no. I don't want to make you feel like I'm some kind of stalker, obsessed with every tiny little detail about your life. I'm perfectly fine with not knowing more than I already do, seriously."Her: "No really, it's n-"You (interrupting yet again): "NO, no, no, no, no, no, no. Please. It's okay. No information. I'm not even that interested in you."Her: "..."
6. Neglecting your date
I direct your attention to the first sentence of the point above. Under no circumstances whatsoever should the lady feel neglected in any way, shape or form. Do not leave her side even for a moment, barring an emergency of a truly prodigious scale. Cater to her needs if it is within your power. Get her a drink if she seems thirsty. Buy her a bite to eat if she looks hungry. Offer her your coat is she shivers.
7. Bailing out
There can never be a reason strong enough for you to suddenly terminate the date. Casting the lady aside in such fashion is one of the most ill-mannered, disrespectful things you can possibly do to her. By accepting her invitation to a date (or vice versa, possibly), you have given her an unspoken agreement that you will stand by her side and remain there for the entire duration of said date. It is your duty as a man to hold your word, no matter what. Failure to do so would effectively mean that you have forfeited your right to bear the title of gentleman. A flooded house, a sudden death in the family, your mother being held hostage by terrorists demanding a ransom within a restricted time period, your wife having a baby, all those things can, and in many cases will, wait.
8. Getting drunk
Alcohol is a poison to your liver and love life alike. Ingesting it before or during a date would be highly ill-advised. Whereas it is true that a certain level of alcohol in your system makes everything better, the line between being merry and voiding your stomach on the sidewalk can be thin indeed. It should also be noted that alcohol affects different men in different ways: whereas some can drink a wheelbarrow full of whisky and live to tell the tale, others are denied the weight-bearing support of their feet merely by being in the vicinity of a glass of diluted apple cider.
(An exception to this rule comes into play if your lady friend enjoys the bottle as well. Should that be the case, the above lines may be mostly disregarded, and a fun time can be had by both, especially you.)
9. Being cheap
When departing for a date, it is important to leave your love of wealth at home. Being liberal with your spending while entertaining a lady is to be considered highly beneficial, as it promotes the lady's sense of owing you something.
10. Not kissing goodnight
Alas, all good things must come to an end, and your date is no exception. After a long evening of fun (it is to be assumed), it is time to return to your respective domiciles. it is rightly expected that you escort her there personally. Upon delivering your special friend to her doorstep, it is customary to bestow upon her a goodnight kiss.
Make your final moment together that night the highlight of her time with you; one that she will remember and treasure for years, or at least until one of your next dates goes horribly, horribly wrong and she hates you forever.
BASED ON EXPERIENCE AND THESIS:-
BY WRITER
