Got Etiquette Advice?

Ah, new relationships...so sweet.  Still, at times it seems we’re walking on ice as if we have to watch every step or slip right through into cold water.  Do I do this, that, or go in a different direction.  Too many questions and variables.  Perhaps these two situations may clear up some doubts.  Should I give a gift to a new boyfriend? Hello Polite One,   I am in a new relationship, just a few months of romantic bliss.  With the holidays approaching, I was wondering if I should give him a gift.  On one hand, I'd like to give him a gift  but on the other, I don’t want to make him feel obligated to return the favor.    What does dating and relationship etiquette dictate?    Thank You,  Visitor Dear Visitor,  Gifts are always optional even when a relationship grows into something more. However, it isn’t wrong to give him a gift .  A great, non-committal type, a gift would b...

    Any type of commitment is a test.   One that should be taken seriously, if one is serious.   Logically, this would mean that when in a personal relationship with another person, your focus would naturally be on the other’s feelings, comfort, and well-being.   When that isn’t the case, well, you just may have failed that test.   How to tell my boyfriend to stop touching other women? Hello Polite One,  Please help me with relationship etiquette, as I feel I am not subjective with this issue.    My boyfriend is always touching other women when he talks to them.  The kicker is that I’m standing right next to him and he excludes me from the conversation. Sometimes when we are out at a restaurant, he’ll leave me at the table to talk to others as well.  It always seems to revolve around females too.  Is this appropriate? Fuming Dear Fuming ,  This shouldn’t be a problem if he is a “touchy-feely” type of ...

  When should I ask my date for the prom? Ask your date two months before the prom.  This is plenty of time to shop and prepare. How do I decide what type of flowers do I give my date? Gentlemen ask their date what color her dress is and orders what the lady wants, either a wristlet, nosegay (a small bunch to carry), or corsage in her color. Ladies purchase a boutonniere or small flower for her date’s lapel (rose or carnation). It is usually the same color as her flowers. Who pays? Typically, the young man would pay if he can afford it. However, some couples split the cost; this is becoming more common.  May I go to the prom by myself, or may I go with a group of friends? Sure, you may go with a group of friends because you can share the cost of travel.  Nevertheless, it might not be best to go alone because you will want to dance.  Similar Posts Proper Formal Attire: Benefits, Ballet, and Glove Etiquette How to Plan for a Pe...