A Gentleman's Guide to the First Date

Head into town on a Friday night and you’d begin to believe that the ‘gentleman’ is a dying breed. There’s just a few left, and it would appear that they’re hiding out somewhere to ensure that they too don’t get taken in by the lad culture that’s engulfing all of our eligible men. Last year, Dan the nice guy who worked behind the bar in your local pub, used to hold the door open for all the ladies and tell them that they looked beautiful, this year he’s dancing on the snooker table wearing nothing but his pants and snorting tequila shots.

Now, the time has come to rise-up against these v-necked vest wearing, tanned and extortionately muscular men, who down 10 pints of lager before passing out in the kebab shop, and be the James Bond that we know is dwelling inside each and every one of you.

Sean Connery as James Bond (MGM/20th Century Fox) image via http://www.bbcamerica.com/anglophenia/2012/10/sean-connery-bond/

 

We’re here to help; follow our guide to the first date and not only will you probably ensure a second date, but you'll be doing your bit to help save the almost extinct, Gentleman.

The Venue

Whether it’s dinner, drinks or coffee, pick somewhere with an intimate and friendly atmosphere. Somewhere you can really ‘chat,’ and get to know your date. Don’t pick somewhere that is in a cinema complex or shopping centre – go for something quirky and unique. You want her to know that you put thought into the date venue.

Always, Always Be On Time

No excuses, NEVER be late to a first date.

Do ‘Nice’ Things

Hold the door open, help her with her coat, tell her she looks lovely; the general polite things that you know you’re meant to do. These easy little touches will show you as the charming and polite guy that you are!

The Bill

On the first date, the guy pays. No ifs or buts. It’s pretty common now for people to ‘go Dutch’, and that’s totally fine for subsequent dates; but if you’ve asked a girl out and it’s your first date, it’s up to you to pay. So make sure you go somewhere that’s affordable! And if she offers, just decline. Trust us.

Home Time

When the date comes to an end, tell her you had a great time (assuming you did), and kiss her on the cheek. If you both had a GREAT time and you think the time is right, then go in for the kiss.

Don’t Play Games

If you like her and want to see her again, let her know. The days where you’d wait a week before you called are over, if you want her to know you’re interested then text straight away, with a ‘I had a great time, would love to see again soon?’

Look, even Channing Tatum said it:

We’d like to think that most of the above is common knowledge, but from a few of the disastrous dates we’ve heard about – it’s not. So, join us in the battle to save Chivalry.

Go forth and date like the gentleman that you are >>