So, there are basically two ways you can go about this...
You can be a total unmannerly pig, which will probably get you laid. This is actually good game. You give no fucks, and if you're out and about, you're paying for this shit so you'll do what you want. It actually works. Eat steak with your hands and tell her she's getting the hot pocket. Douse it in Sriracha. Not bad game at all.
However, I don't run this game because it's incongruent with my personality.
Your mileage may vary.
On the flip side, you can have straight up Don Draper manners. This fits my game and style very well.
This is what you do...
1. Always hold the door for her, and anyone else in your vicinity. When you walk into a restaurant, get to the door first. You're leading.
2. Always open the Uber door for her, and then close it when she gets in. If she tries to slide into the seat, chide her. Proper manners is you open the door for her, and then you walk to the other side of the car. The theory is that her skirt will fly up if she tries to slip into the side seat. I don't really care, it's just fun to chide her low manners. It's a total DHV. ("clearly you've never been a part of high society.") Most modern women have zero table manners.
3. Order for her. If you're a total boss, what I like to do is say "This this and this is good on the menu." Then just order it. Pick out a few good appetizers. Even if you have no idea, just pretend like you do and order a few things.
4. Be very polite to your server. The server is your wingman. Being rude to a server is a total loser move, even if they're awful. Tip well.
5. Napkin goes on lap. When you're not using the knife, it goes on the plate. You don't hold it. Utensils down on the plate when not in use.
6. No cellphone at dinner. Put it away. If she uses hers, chide her.
7. Language: "May we please..." We is good, it makes you sort of couple like. I like to use "my pleasure", "by all means", and "would it break your heart if ABC happened?"
8. If the server doesn't do it, pull out her chair.
9. Make sure to get a taste of the wine before ordering it. All wine actually tastes the same to me, but this is a classy move. ("I'd like a taste of the Merlot..."). Beer is a low class drink - stick with cocktails or wine.
10. Do not take her out to dinner on a first date. If it's awful, you'll just be stuck having dinner with someone you don't like. Dinner dates should only be had after you've at least hooked up.
Personally, I like to run "table manners" game because it's congruent with my personality and look. It's not really necessary, but you can definitely up the ante by having crazy good table manners game. I would either do high table manners or just completely shrug them off, depending on your look and personality.
You can be a total unmannerly pig, which will probably get you laid. This is actually good game. You give no fucks, and if you're out and about, you're paying for this shit so you'll do what you want. It actually works. Eat steak with your hands and tell her she's getting the hot pocket. Douse it in Sriracha. Not bad game at all.
However, I don't run this game because it's incongruent with my personality.
Your mileage may vary.
On the flip side, you can have straight up Don Draper manners. This fits my game and style very well.
This is what you do...
1. Always hold the door for her, and anyone else in your vicinity. When you walk into a restaurant, get to the door first. You're leading.
2. Always open the Uber door for her, and then close it when she gets in. If she tries to slide into the seat, chide her. Proper manners is you open the door for her, and then you walk to the other side of the car. The theory is that her skirt will fly up if she tries to slip into the side seat. I don't really care, it's just fun to chide her low manners. It's a total DHV. ("clearly you've never been a part of high society.") Most modern women have zero table manners.
3. Order for her. If you're a total boss, what I like to do is say "This this and this is good on the menu." Then just order it. Pick out a few good appetizers. Even if you have no idea, just pretend like you do and order a few things.
4. Be very polite to your server. The server is your wingman. Being rude to a server is a total loser move, even if they're awful. Tip well.
5. Napkin goes on lap. When you're not using the knife, it goes on the plate. You don't hold it. Utensils down on the plate when not in use.
6. No cellphone at dinner. Put it away. If she uses hers, chide her.
7. Language: "May we please..." We is good, it makes you sort of couple like. I like to use "my pleasure", "by all means", and "would it break your heart if ABC happened?"
8. If the server doesn't do it, pull out her chair.
9. Make sure to get a taste of the wine before ordering it. All wine actually tastes the same to me, but this is a classy move. ("I'd like a taste of the Merlot..."). Beer is a low class drink - stick with cocktails or wine.
10. Do not take her out to dinner on a first date. If it's awful, you'll just be stuck having dinner with someone you don't like. Dinner dates should only be had after you've at least hooked up.
Personally, I like to run "table manners" game because it's congruent with my personality and look. It's not really necessary, but you can definitely up the ante by having crazy good table manners game. I would either do high table manners or just completely shrug them off, depending on your look and personality.