Most single women over 50 are not looking for a bad boy, they are looking for a gentleman. This is one of the main differences between dating when you are young, and over 50 dating. Being a gentleman is not a challenge and can make your 50 plus dating more successful. Here are some tips for being a gentleman on the first date.
1. Make Reservations for Your Date
The first thing you need to know about being a gentleman is that you cannot “wing” your date. This means that you need to make sure you know where are going on your date, and that everything is going to go as planned. This includes making sure that you have tickets to the movie or show. The more prepared that you are for the date; the better the date will go. It also shows her that you are interested in the date.
2. Make Sure You Are On Time
When you are picking her up, or meeting her somewhere, make sure that you are there on time. This is important because you want to show her that you are trustworthy and reliable. You may want to show up a few minutes early, but do not rush her because doing this can make you look uptight and busy.
3. Open All Doors for Her
This can seem out of date, but you still should make sure to open all the doors for her. She may or may not enjoy having this done for her, but unless she tells you to stop, open the doors for her.
4. She Orders First
Ladies first can seem old-fashioned, but it is still a safe bet to follow this guideline. If she says that you should order first, you should do so because she may not know what to order, or may be trying to figure out what your budget is from what you order.
5. Make Sure That You Walk Closest To the Street
This is a lost art, but it’s a very gentlemanly act. This act shows that you are willing to be splashed instead of her. It was also used in times when people thrown trash out the window, as the person walking closest to the building was overall less likely to be hit.
6. Be Kind
Women can tell a lot about you, by watching the way that you interact with people around you. This includes your servers. Gentlemen are kind to everyone because that is who they are. So, you should think about how you want to be treated, and treat everyone in the manner.
Single women over 50 prefer men who can be gentlemen. So, knowing how to be a gentleman can make yours over 50 dating successful.