Men's Grooming

A man who stands apart in the competition has a greater chance of finding a better mate and achieving greater success in his field, and the use of grooming products and practices has supported this in every competitive society.

The modern stylish man in this next decade will still be just as concerned about looking attractive to a mate and powerful in the work force as he ever has been been. 

Men are no less concerned with their looks as a century before, however, they have access to multitudes of products and services from which they will need to select.  As long as there are women, bosses and clients to impress, there will be interest and attention to grooming.

Courting

1. Be specific to the event and date of the invitation.  Issue the invitation at least 3 days in advance of the date.

2. On the first date, the person who initiates the invitation is the one who pays for the date.

3. In an ongoing dating relationship, the couple can split the cost of the dates in whatever manner they choose.

4. If the invitation is worded "may I take you out", it indicates the person asking intends to pay.  However, if the invitation is worded "let's go out", it indicates that both partners will be paying.

Traditional Gender Roles

1. The man walks on the outside next to the street to protect the woman from being splashed. 

2. The man walks on the inside to prevent the woman from being mugged.

3. The woman precedes the man through the doorway.  Men precede women through revolving doors, down stairs, onto a boat and off a bus.

4.  Men open car doors for women and assist them in getting in and out of the vehicle.

5. Men give up their seat so that a woman, especially a pregant woman may sit down.

6. If you are not interested in a relationship with that person, say "No, thank you".

7. If the other person indicates they are not interested or is not returning your calls, then withdraw gracefully.

First Date

 Things To DO and Not To

 A first date is all about first impressions and naturally, you want to make a good one. With all the pressure and nervousness we feel before a first date, it is not always easy to realize whether the things we do on a first date will leave a good or bad impression.

Below are some Dos and Don’ts for Your First Date so that you do not give any false impressions about yourself. Whether the date works out or not, you should always be remembered as the person who was comfortable and delightful to spend some time with.

DO

1. Make Eye-Contact

Making eye contact on a date is very important. It makes the other person feel important and that you are actually interested and paying attention to what he or she is saying.

2. Give Compliments

Be sure to give your date a nice compliment- whether it be on their hair, clothes, smile or whatever you personally notice. Giving compliments will show your date that you cared enough to take the time to observe the efforts they made in putting themselves together.

3. Laugh at His/Her Jokes

Whether you truly think your date’s jokes and sense of humor is actually funny, it is always polite to give a laugh. To laugh at his/her jokes and humor will show the appreciation you have for the efforts they made to make the date interesting.

4. Give a Confirmation Call

Giving a quick call to confirm your date will make you both feel relaxed and peaceful. It will prevent any misunderstandings or miscommunications and will also relieve any worries about you or date being stood up. Plus, it also shows how much you are actually looking forward to meeting your date!

DON’T

1. Talk on the Phone

Nothing is ruder than talking on your cell phone during your date, or checking messaged constantly while on a date. It expresses only rudeness, but that you may also be bored and uninterested in your date, making him/her feel insecure and upset. So wait until the end of your date to check messages and if you must keep your cell-phone on and answer it, then keep your talk short and let the caller know that you are busy and will get back to them later.

2.  Be Late

Being late for a date is more than just being late. It gives the impression that you do not respect your date’s time and that you are also someone that cannot be relied on. Show your date that you value time and are responsible by showing up on time. This a quality that everyone find attractive.

3. Talk too closely

Do not make your date uncomfortable by getting too close to them when you talk. People need to feel like they still have their own personal space and if they suddenly feel suffocated, then they will close up and you will not be able to learn as much about them as you would like.

4. Be too Aggressive or Direct

There is a difference being flirty and being too aggressive. There is also a difference between asking questions to get to know your date better and just being too direct. If you like your date, feel free to flirt and have fun, but do not be too touchy feely and do not get too sexy with your talk. You do not really know how your date feels at this point and perhaps he/she is not ready or comfortable getting that far yet. Keep your flirting simple and set limits. You can ask questions of your date about their work, hobbies and so on, but do not be too direct and forward with your questions either. For example, do not straight ask their yearly income, marriage plans and so on. Remember, this is a first date - do not scare your date away with too much too soon impression.

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First Date

Fashion DOs and DON'Ts 

DO

1.  Dress for Activity

Ask him in advance where you are going. You need to be prepared when selecting the right attire. You DON’T want to show up in your little black dress for the 50-yard line.

Designers are currently having a love affair with dresses, and for every body type, there is a flattering dress. A fitted garment reveals the form of the body while loose garments disguise the shape underneath. But no matter what, nothing makes a dress look richer than a great fit.

The versatile black dress is a classic. Day to night, the little black dress can be classic, elegant, sleek, sexy and slimming. But before you decide on any old black outfit:

a)   Look for details that flatter your body, such as waist details to optimize an hourglass shape, and pick a length around the knee for the most versatile look.

b)   Keep the legs bare or wear very sheer hose for the dressiest look.

c)   The little black dress carries accessories well so don't be afraid to embellish.

d)   The black dress is the perfect choice when you don't know what to wear or can't decide!

2.  Wear Casual to Movies

Wear casual when going to the movies such as your favorite-fit jeans and a trendy but comfy top.

3.   Wear Dress to Dinner 

If dinner is on the agenda, wear a flattering dress. When hitting the clubs, do a dressy tank to keep you cool on the dance floor.

DON'T

1.  Don't be Over-The-Top Sexy 

I know you want to show off your assets, but keep him guessing! Otherwise, it looks not sexy, but sleazy and cheap.  This is only the first date. You don’t need to pull out the too-low-cut-skin-tight-top. He doesn’t need to know ALL of you yet.

2.  Don't wear a Micro-Mini

If you didn’t get it in the first DON'T….absolutely under no circumstances rock a micro-mini skirt on your date. Do you want to step out of the car like Britney? Check the gossip pages if you need a visual.

DO Be Confident

Do be confident in your ensemble. The best way to showcase your beautiful self is to feel good in your clothes. Trust me, he’ll notice.

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