• Nationwide
  • Toronto
  • Vancouver
  • Calgary
  • Montreal
  • Los Angeles
  • Chicago
  • NYC
  • Dating
    • Editor’s Dating Notes
    • Better Dating Ideas
    • “The Bachelor” Advice
    • Guy Talk
    • Girl Talk
  • Relationships
  • Sex
  • Events
  • Fashion
    • Men’s Style
    • Women’s Style
  • Lifestyle
    • Gossip
    • Wine & Dine
    • Luxurious Living
    • Entertainment
    • Destinations
  • Wellness
    • Men’s Fitness
    • Women’s Fitness
    • Get Inspired
    • Doctor’s Orders
    • A Better YOU
    • Beauty
  • Bachelor & Bachelorette
  • Cities
    • Nationwide
    • Toronto
    • Vancouver
    • Calgary
    • Montreal
    • Los Angeles
    • Chicago
    • NYC
"The Bachelor" Advice, Dating 1

Simple Dating Do’s And Don’ts For Men

By Michael Stagliano @MichaelStag · On

Hello!  And welcome to my new column. Thank you for taking the time to read. In each issue of Eligible Magazine I am going to try my best and shed some light on the always daunting, sometimes elusive world of dating. What to do? What not to do? What to wear? Say? Smell like? Act like?  All those little questions that come (or don’t come) to mind when a single male or female thinks about dating.

Let’s dive in.

I thought we would start off with a simple list of sorts:  Do’s and Don’t for men in the dating world.

You with me?

Check it out:

Do’s:

1. SDC.  Shower, Deodorant, Cologne.  My brother told me a story once about a guy in Taiwan that he met that would literally meet girls CONSTANTLY, simply because he matched his body wash, his cologne and his deodorant.  Some magical trifecta of heavenly aroma that made girls’ knees week.  Steve called it a load of crap…and sure enough, later that night at the club this guy was SWARMED with women.  Till this day the mysterious God of scents, has not revealed the combination.

(Side note:  Don’t over do it… please… 1-2 sprays of cologne is plenty)

2. Be on time…but not TOO on time.

No girl wants to go on a first date at 8pm, and see prince charming role up around 8:17.  Wrong message.  And even more importantly…don’t be pulling up at 7:30pm with flowers and a puppy.  It seems minute, but it’s important.  Be on time. 5 minutes before and/or no later than 5 minutes after.

Style: "Mad Men" January Jones (Betty Draper) and Don Draper (Jon Hamm)

3. Doors.

Car Doors, the door to the restaurant, any door ANYWHERE…that you come across… open it up for her.  It always saddens me to think that this old fashion gesture is lost.  Don’t let it be lost on you.

Dont’s

1.  Don’t FIGHT to pay the bill.  Certainly offer, but it’s 2013! Women are powerful, successful creatures and often times being over insistent on paying the bill can be insulting to a woman.  Swallow some pride, go halfzies if she wants.

2. Don’t talk about yourself.  One of the best things my parents ever did growing up (and currently) is every time we have a meal together, they have a question for the table: “What is your favorite childhood memory?”, “What is your biggest accomplishment in life?”, “What is your favorite snack before bed?”.  Talk about yourself a little bit, but be sure to be engaged and interested in what she has to say.

3. If the date goes well DON’T walk away without a kiss.  I promise it will be what she thinks about before she falls asleep, and it will be what she tells her friends about the next day.  DON’T go to bed with her.  You will cheapen your relationship before it even starts. But be a man, and get that kiss.

Much more to come!

Thanks again for the read.

Good luck in your search to find love.

I promise it’s worth it.

 

Share Tweet

Michael Stagliano

Loved by fans all over the world for his blue-eyed soul vocals, freewheeling melodies, and earthy charm, singer, songwriter, and entertainer Michael Stagliano has enjoyed success and notoriety since breaking through in 2009 on ABC's reality television franchise, The Bachelorette. Although he didn't get the girl, Michael won the hearts of fans and returned on Bachelor Pad 2 (Summer 2011) only to have his heart crushed on national television yet again. Deciding it was a good time to share his passion for music and performing, Michael toured the continent showcasing his original acoustic music and in July 2013 released his self-titled debut EP album. Michael has instantly established himself as more than 'just another guy on television' and is recently engaged to the love of his life.

You Might Also Like

  • what-kind-of-lover Sex

    What Kind Of Lover Are You? (Quiz)

  • Better Dating Ideas NYC Better Dating Ideas

    Better Dating Ideas NYC: February 25th-28th

  • eligible-bachelorette Bachelor & Bachelorette

    Toronto’s Most Eligible Bachelorette

More from this author

  • "The Bachelor" Advice

    What’s Your Dating Image?

  • "The Bachelor" Advice

    Get Out And Get Active!

  • What Is Attracting You "The Bachelor" Advice

    20 Ideas For Spicing Up Date Night

1 Comment

  • The Bare Bones Of Dating, Relationships, Sex, Fashion And Lifestyle | Eligible MagazineEligible Magazine says: at

    […] can check my first Blog for some Bachelor “Do’s and Dont’s” for the dating world. But, I want to give you an additional sentence or two about your dating […]

    Reply
  • Leave a reply Cancel reply

    Search

    Subscribe & Follow

    Follow @EligibleZine
    Follow on Instagram
    Eligible Magazine Pheed
    Follow eligiblezine

    Find us on Facebook

    Eligible Magazine’s Recommended Dating App

    Eligible TV

    Twitter: eligiblezine

    • There really is no place like home especially when our beaches are this beautiful we got together the best beaches… https://t.co/hiMFCfYUoO 08:00:23 PM July 12, 2019 from Hootsuite Inc.
    • RT @EligibleZine: As time goes, on nature takes its course. An aging parent is hard enough to handle, let alone while keeping your relation… 03:43:50 PM July 12, 2019 from Twitter for iPhone
    • Comfort is great when it comes to beds, couches and clothes but for your life it can be limiting to your best poten… https://t.co/Le9uIQq6pg 02:45:15 PM July 08, 2019 from Hootsuite Inc.

    Eligible Poll

    Eligible Magazine now available on iPad, iPhone and smartphone

    • Contributors

    About

    Eligible Magazine is a lifestyle magazine for urban men and women who want the best from their dating life, their relationships and themselves. It features articles and video content on dating, relationships, sex, wellness and lifestyle by some of the country's foremost experts. The magazine is available online, for sale on Apple's Newsstand for your iPad or iPhone and soon to be in print.

    Recent Posts

    • A Grimm Night – An Immersive Theatre Experience

    • Dinner With A Show: Farzi Café

    • toronto's most eligible bachelorette

      Toronto’s Most Eligible Bachelorette

    • dating in a pandemic

      Dating In A Pandemic

    Contact

    Contact Eligible Magazine
    Work for Eligible Magazine
    Advertise with Eligible Magazine
    Write for Eligible Magazine
    Unsubscribe
    Privacy Policy

    Search

    © 2013 Eligible Magazine. All rights reserved.
    • Sitemap
    • Help
    • Contact Us
    • Terms of Use
    • Copyright
    • Privacy & Cookie Policy
    • Advertising
    • Announcements
    Eligible Magazine
    Eligible Magazine on Apple App Store