Etiquette Boss: Dating etiquette for young men
Contrary to popular belief, I have found young men to be very interested in matters of etiquette, especially if they think it will help them in their quest to be seen in a more positive light by young ladies.
Valentine’s Day is fast approaching, and as an introduction to next week’s column, I would like to give our male teens a few tips that can only help their self-confidence in the romance department.
In the event of a first date, a telephone call to the parent(s) indicating planned destination and approximate hour of return is always a plus. I frequently tell my students that they will have better results if they remember that adults hardly ever see signs of good breeding in a negative light. A telephone call will come across better than a text.