A QUESTION ABOUT "PROPER DATES"

ORIGINALLY POSTED AS A COMMENT ON "Saturday May 3, 2008, 11:19 PM" It was a decent little comment that I decided to save it for those days when I am feeling a bit on the lazy side. This is one of those days.

Hello again. Here I am to leave yet another "epic" comment.

I want to say that it's not proper dating that has gone the way of the dinosaurs, but all forms of courtesy, respect and polite public behavior. At one time parents raised their sons to be boys around other boys, and to be gentlemen around women.

Even the old TV shows presented this "proper" behavior. The perfect example is Eddie Haskel. He was an ass; everybody knew he was an ass. But he was always on his best behavior when dealing with adults. Sure it was slimy behavior and they saw right through it, but he still followed the rules as did every other boy.

Nowadays, what was once improper behavior is considered normal. You can say and do whatever you want in mixed company and no one bats an eye. This translates to how men and women act towards each other.

So as time goes by, what was once considered improper behavior becomes the current accepted behavior. And this behavior keeps perpetuating in a negative growth trend.

In conclusion no you are not wrong to expect to be asked out on a proper date. But sadly you might have to remind your "potential" that you are a lady, and expect to be treated like one. If they don't understand what you mean...lets hope the curb you kick them to leaves a good bruise.