20 Do’s and Don’ts of a Romantic Date …

11. Do be complimentary …

It makes someone feel nice to be complimented. I know I love to be told positive things about myself! So, I always try to say a few meaningful, thoughtful compliments about my date’s ideas or appearance. Don’t go overboard – just two or three well-placed comments will be enough.

12. Don’t be too self-conscious …

Your date wouldn’t be here with you if he or she wasn’t interested in you. So, I don’t spend too much time on dates trying to figure out if I’m doing everything right. I just do what feels right at the time, because I want that person to like me for me.

13. Do remember details …

I love it when someone remembers something small I’ve told them before and references it. It just lets me know that they’re really listening and paying attention to me, and they value what I say. So, if you see a chance to bring up a story or comment your date’s made before and make a connection to it, go for it!

14. Don’t discuss religion or politics …

Eventually, these topics can make great discussions between you and your date, but a romantic dinner isn’t a great place to discuss these issues. We all know that nothing gets people riled up faster than religion or politics, so I steer clear of these two conversations when I’m having a romantic evening.

15. Do maintain eye contact …

Nothings more romantic than looking deeply into your date’s eyes while making conversation, but it is hard for some people to maintain eye contact. I really have to work on not looking away during conversation, but it is worth it. Sustained eye contact really builds a romantic connection, and it makes you seem more honest and interested. Read this interesting article from Esquire about the power of eye contact to learn more.

16. Don’t mistreat the service staff …

I think it tells so much about a person’s character when I see how they treat a waitperson or maitre de. I always treat service staff with respect and kindness, and it makes me happy when my date does, too. So, my advice is to be kind and courteous to all, and your date is sure to be impressed by that.

17. Do turn off your cell …

(Or at least put it on vibrate.) Taking a call at the dinner table is beyond rude, but it also breaks the romantic spell when a phone rings. So, I always turn my phone on silent as I’m sitting down to a romantic dinner. I don’t want any distractions during my romantic evening!

18. Don’t order the most expensive thing or the cheapest thing on the menu …

You don’t want to look like an overspender, nor do you want to look like a cheapskate. So, I always try to choose something that’s about the menu average to order. Especially if I don’t know who’s paying for the meal when I order, I don’t want to leave my date holding an unexpectedly large bill.

19. Do share a dessert …

Splitting a rich, chocolately dessert is totally romantic! I always ask my date to share a dessert at a romantic dinner. It is a great, sinfully delicious way to finish the meal, and the clinking of spoons together over a big pool of chocolate syrup is just a romantic moment!

20. Don’t get too emotional …

Sure, this is a romantic date, you’re having a great time, you’re feeling sexy and lovey and romanced … but don’t talk about it too much. Sometimes, I have totally killed the mood by overdiscussing the great things I’m feeling at that moment. Keep your private feelings to yourself, and only discuss how much you care about your date if he or she expresses those feelings first. So, I hope these twenty tips will help you when you’re out on your next romantic date. Commit all the do’s to memory and try them, but be sure to avoid the don’ts! Do you have great ideas or things not to do on romantic night out? Post them below so I won’t make the same mistakes! And, now that you’ve got these romantic tips down, check out this article on How to Make a Guy Fall in Love in 5 Dates, too!

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FupDuckTV, 04/20/09 at 2:34 pm

There are problems with your article right off the bat… #1, be a good listener. In theory that is a good idea, but if both people are talking 20% of the time and listening 80%, that is 60% of awkward silence.

I could go on and on, but I won’t…. I would love to take you out on a romantic date and show you how it really should be. We’ll make regular pauses in the date to review your rules and mine and we’ll see whoms rules lead to a more memorable and enjoyable romantic date…. Come on Katie, I know you’re up for a challenge. ;-)

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