Jewish Dating: The Ettiquette Poem
July 28th, 2015
Here’s the frustrating thing about manners. When you behave in the proper way on a date, your date won’t think it is anything spectacular. On the other hand, when you don’t have manners, even in just one small area, it will be as obvious and irritating to your date as a fire engine’s siren. So, though it may be thankless work, you must be an Emily Post on your date.
With that being said, here is a heap of advice for dating at a restaurant. To make it easier to digest, I’ve turned it into a poem. Enjoy!
Before the date, make sure to wash,
For smell can’t be hidden by panache.
Dress properly for the venue,
In advance, peruse the menu
Don’t be late for your debut
Please close your mouth when you chew
Place a napkin upon your lap,
Control your temper, do not snap.
Pulling out chairs is chivalrous,
Texting on a date is insolence.
Unless you’re eating wings or fries,
Use of cutlery would be wise.
Do not mention the dinner’s cost
Drink too much wine and you are lost.
Even if the date’s not working for you,
Make sure to stay an hour or two.
Maintain eye contact throughout the night
That phone call can wait, he’ll be all right.
Men should drive their dates back home
See you soon! Goodbye! and Shalom!
Send your dating questions to moses.d@jbolt.org
בס”ד
יפה מאד.
תודה רבה ובהצלחה