Dating Tips: Then and now!

New Delhi: Most of you would have read those numerous repetitive tips on what to do while dating or how to make sure your first date is a success?The Gen-X now surf the Internet to check out the tips before heading for their first date and girls & women are regular visitors to such websites, which give out dating tips and even sites that offer to interpret his moves and gestures.But have you ever given a thought that even your grandparents and their grandparents were cautious of their actions and gestures while meeting their spouse or friend for the first time. Here is a comparative analysis of dating now and then:Stay mum over clothingThen: Those times women were advised never to include fashion as a topic of discussion while dating. Men never seemed to be entertained by those fashion flattery talks.Now: Couple intends to find out about each other's choice and knowledge. These days' couples are highly cautious of what they wear and how their partners are dressed.Avoid awkward sitting positionsThen: The couples those days were very conscious of how they sit, their eating manners, and even how to chew gum. Men who sat with legs open were considered ill-mannered. And women who sat with legs crossed one upon the other with right-hand wrist gently over the left knee were considered to be socially high class.Now: Couples these days are too conscious about their postures while on date.Keep your partner on your mindThen: It was a strict no-no for women of those times to get familiar or friendly with waiters. Men didn't like to share their partner's attention.Now: Scenario is still the same men don't like their partners to pay attention to others while they are dating or on a date. Meanwhile, for men they feel its ok to be helping and getting familiar with people of the opposite sex.Take your time for make-up... Literally!Then: Even then men didn't like the idea to be standing and waiting for their dates to arrive. It was pretty much important for women to be on time for their dates just like their partner.Now: As if women would change! Men even now hate the thought of being kept waiting while their women take awfully long-time to get ready, even if it means a small stroll after dinner.Hold your drinkThen: Dating earlier had one important rule for women, drink only if you can handle it! Though men were courteous enough to take care of their women but they wouldn't approve of women binging on drinking. Men those days tend to pass out on women who couldn't handle their drink.Now: Male chivalry is still to be seen but the idea of their female partners drinking is still not so widely accepted by men in relationship.