hi there!

im going out on a date, with a lady whos a bit older than me and im tryin to get the etiquette right, because i want to impress!

weve agreed to meet in a pub then go for a walk. so we can have a chat and get to know eachother.

now wats the rules for this?

do i bring a gift/flowers/chocolate?

i think i can safely say that ive never been on a proper date before and i wanna get in rite :)

any help would be greatly apriciated :)

ben x

Gosh you are just a sweet gentleman! Well shes a lucky lady regardless. If you want to give a gift, go with whatever moves you, any of those are lovely to recieve. I hope your evening is magic

Just bring your best behaviour and leave your inhibitions at home.

1. thank you im hopin it will be aswell!

2. cheers man, i just dont wanna screw it lol

eye contact is important and pay atention to her

A single flower would be a lovely touch and a kind gesture. Not too flash but just right. She is very lucky indeed.

flowers may be a bit akward if she has to carry them around...save it for next time when you get to pick her up at her home...

chocolates are nice...especially when you can share them while chatting...avoid anything with nuts...you know, in case of allergies...lol

I would avoid gift giving until you know her better, but you might like to see if she'd like a drink and/or a small meal at the pub. The flowers are difficult if ur going for a walk, and chocolates, well, some people are allergic, others are watching their weight and prefer not to indulge.

Remember, if she's older especially, do not treat her as though she were one of the guys. Ask some questions to show interest, but avoid interrogating her. If u are polite and genuine then just be yourself! If it's meant to be it will be, and good luck!

OLDER? Treat her like a gentleman, and no refference of any kind of ages. You are a man and she's a woman, age means nothing. As long as you two are comfortable, that's all that matters.

Ron

Respect & kindness and make eye contact. I'm with some those things are nice to receive but I would prefer those on a second or third date not the first....

Have fun and be yourself.....

I agree with Chrissy.,
I would nix any gifts, too soon.
A single flower is a nice touch.

And I wouldn't start with "So, how old ARE you?"
Subtlety might be appreciated.
Like, "I have a young 10' ****, wanna see it?"

I tried that with U and it didnt work!!

One flower is nice, it's not awkward and when you go for a walk it isn't cumbersome. Just remember to be polite and respectful. And have fun, as TxsGal said.

awww you're so sweet

It is so nice to hear that you are concerned about making a good first impression! Just enjoy yourself and go with the single flower, I think it's a lovely idea. Have fun :)

Maybe she could rock the wrist corsage...something colourful but not too fragrant like old-lady perfume.

I don't know...they can get in the way when trying to drink shots....the flowers end up going up your nose and you sneeze out the tequila.

YAH!!
Tequila shots on the first date!!

But how embarrassing would it be if the older woman drunk him under the table...on the first date????

Then pukes all over her in the cab on the ride home?

You only get one chance to make a first impression...y'know

Ya thats a hazard

thank you all sooo much for the advice!!

tequila on a first date is defo a bad idea!

but the single flower i like and im gonna go with that i think.

i know how old she is and age aint the issue but i have no doubt that she has had plenty of dates, and i dont wanna be the one she remembers for the worst reasons!

btw im in the navy, drinkin is my job! lol.