Dating Etiquette: When to Call

Kathy went on a date with David for the first time. They both enjoyed each other's company and although they didn't tell each other this, but were desperate to meet each other again! It's been two days since their first date and Kathy has not heard a word from David. It is giving her second thoughts about him. Maybe he is not as good as she thought he was. David on the other hand is waiting for another day to call Kathy as he does not want to appear too eager!!! And when he eventually does, Kathy declines to go out with him. By the third day, she has almost lost interest in him!

Well! It can happen to anybody. When it comes to dating, anything and everything is possible. That's why it always helps if you have prior knowledge of some basic dating rules. Given below are some useful tips on the same.

Female Dating Etiquette

Read any magazine and they would give relationship advice for women as to never ever be the first one to call a man. To some extent, it is true! Men are so wired into chasing women that if a woman calls them up first, they might find her too easy and lose interest! I know you would say that this is not fair, but sadly it is! So, at least early on when you are about to go on a date or have been out just once or twice, wait for the man to call. Or, if you want to make it slightly easier for him to get in touch with you after the first date, send him a text saying that you had a great time on your first date!

Things do not change much, one or two months into dating the same guy. Do not pester the other person with your calls, even if you are dating exclusively. Call the man only once, leave a message if he is not available, and then wait for him to call you back. If he does not respond, wait for a couple of more days and then get in touch again once. If still you do not hear from him, then either he is busy in his work or he may not be interested in you! Whatever might be the case, wait for him to respond! If a woman continuously calls a man, he might start taking her for granted or may feel irritated by her! Never give a man a chance to think that he has you completely. Cause if he knows that now you would not go anywhere, he will stop making efforts to keep you!!!

Male Dating Etiquette

Take the initiative to call up a woman! Assuming that your first date went really well and you felt some kind of connection with the woman, do not waste time thinking, "should I call or should I wait?" I know that the "wait for three days" dating rule has been made popular on celluloid, but in real life, calling up the next day after the date is perfectly fine. Just call her up to tell her that you enjoyed her company. That way, you are keeping the woman posted on your intentions. Wait for a day or two and then ask her for a second date.

One of the dating tips for men is that you should make sure to call the woman after her office hours. Smile while you talk as the same would be reflected in your voice. If the woman is interested, she will definitely agree to go out with you. However, some women like to test men, so even if she says no once, wait for a week and then ask her out again. If the answer is still no, then understand that she is not interested! Some things that men should refrain from are - texting a woman after the date to tell her that they enjoyed it. Or asking for a second date on a text! A man should always call up to ask a woman out!

Women - play coy, but not overtly! Men - take the initiate and CALL!