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1. Ordering my meal for me. This has always struck me as bizarro, because chances are you don't know what I want. The only time this is cool is if I have no idea how to pronounce something and you do.
I usually ask what my date would like and then order for us both. Starting with her meal of course. I never had any complaints. And it can lead to interesting topics at times.
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2. Letting me win at a game of Scrabble/pool/bowling when you are clearly better. No fun! Please give it your best shot. I want the satisfaction of really beating you.
I don't pay attention to scores most of the times. Doesn't really matter. Most likely I won't lose on purpose but I won't get competitive either. Unless my date needs it to help her feel better or something. I would do pretty much anything to cheer up a girl.
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3. Using a code term for going to the bathroom. Especially retro words like "tinkle." You can just say, "I'll be back in a minute." I'll get it.
Agreed. It's not awkward. Code term sound very dated and, frankly, childish.
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4. Pulling out my chair. Someone told me this tradition started when women wore loads of crinolines and, thus, scooting in your chair was difficult. That's no longer the case. It just makes me nervous that you won't push it in at the right moment and I'll land on the ground with a thud.
I do that. Every time. I am also used to standing up when lady is entering or leaving the room. Especially in half-formal surroundings such us restaurants. I've got couple stares because of it. Women are not used to it, I suppose.
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5. Carrying my purse. Yeah, it's heavy, but I'm pretty used to it at this point. You carrying it just looks funny. I have enough of a hard time with murses.
That's a no-go. Unless it's this giant bag-like thing with groceries in it. Most of girls I know are very teritorial about their purses. If I asked to carry it, it would amount to same thing as if they asked me to carry around my ********* Just weird. And I agree about murses. Horrible invention. Everything man needs can be put in pockets, that's why male clothes have more of those.
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6. Asking my dad for my hand in marriage. So outdated. Pops just shouldn't be involved in our relationship. No one should know you want to marry them before they do.
Highly doubt I would do that. It's one of things that should be kept between man and a woman. I would ask for blessing though. It has slightly different meaning to it. And it assumes you heard "yes" from fiancee first.
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7. If you're paying for dinner, not letting me put in for tip. Or get a round of drinks after. If I offer, it's because I want to. I swear.
I encountered different opinions on that. Some of girls assume man pays, which is fine. Some insist on splitting the bill. I don't really care. Certainly not enough to make a fuss about it. However, unless I hear strong disagreement I assume I'm paying.
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8. Helping me put me coat on. This is sweet, but it's always awkward because my hand misses the sleeve or gets stuck somewhere in there. It's easier to just do it on my own.
It's guy's job to hand it to you in such way that your hand slips in without trouble. If you can't do that, don't bother at all. I like to do it, gives me occasion to sniff perfumes which is my thing :)
Same goes for kissing hand instead of shaking it. I live in a country where some old-fashioned men still do that. It's rare but it's certainly not frowned upon. But there is one absolutely horrifying sight to it. A man dragging hand all the way up. If you want to do it, but are not willing to bow down, don't bother.
