The Ask & The Answer
Have one of these before you ask; asking to "hang out sometime" doesn't count.
What is a real plan?
This is the most important phone etiquette rule on a date.
What is putting your phone away?
This type of follow-up message is always classy.
What is a short text?
Instead of honking or texting from the driveway, do this to make your date feel valued.
What is walk to the door?
If a guy works up the courage to ask, a girl should treat him with this even if the answer is no.
What is kindness?
The two qualities that matter more than being smooth when asking someone out.
What are courage and kindness?
Instead of being focused on impressing, you should be focused on this.
What is connecting?
This is always a good attitude when someone takes you on a date.
What is gratitude?
When you're bored or there's a lull in the conversation, you should do this.
Ask questions about her and don't just pull out your phone.
This simple action shows respect for his effort and the plan he made.
What is being on time?
A respectful way to decline a date offer without hurting them or ghosting.
What is being clear but kind?
This simple gesture of kindness, which can be done by anyone for anyone, shows consideration.
What is opening a door?
Even if the date was awkward or just a one-time thing, doing this shows maturity.
What is saying "thank you"?
Something guys do that shows they are responsible and puts their date at ease.
Know your budget and be willing to pay.
Be with the person you're with. Don't do this with your friends during the date.
What is text play-by-plays?
When you ask, this is better than just saying, "want to hang out sometime?"
What is being specific with a time and place?
If your date asks you what you're thinking of ordering, they are probably doing this.
What is making sure they order something appropriately priced?
If you had a good time but aren't interested in going out again, you should be this instead of ghosting.
What is grateful and clear about your intentions?
A guy should respect her physical, emotional, and spiritual boundaries and also do this.
What is set high boundaries for yourself?
Even if it wasn't the best date in the world, you should not do this after the date.
What is gossip or ghosting.
A date is not a marriage proposal; at your age, it's this.
What is an experience and good practice?
This key mindset in dating means you don't pretend to be someone you're not.
What is authenticity / be yourself?
If you had a good time but can tell they aren't interested in another date, you should handle it this way.
What is don't take it personally? (or handle it with grace)
This is something you should have before asking someone out.
What is a plan?
If you're not interested, this is what you should be doing instead of stringing him along.
What is being clear, being honest, being kind?