Some aspects of decorum were more dignified back in olden times. People dressed up for travel, manners were held in high regard and public composure was very important. But, in order to enforce these unofficial rules, there was some serious action-shaming, as evidenced by this hilarious 1938 guide, entitled “Tips for Single Women.” Single women, you’d better brush up on your date etiquette by clicking here!
Ladies, ladies. Just remember: men don’t want to talk about you. Or see you simply interacting with other men. Or having you cry at the table on a first date. (OK, that last one makes plenty of sense, but does anyone really need to be told it?) This instruction book is pretty silly, but I’m glad it was created, if only so we could get some laughs from it! [via Retronaut]
Which of these tips is your favorite?
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Love it. =)
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The Cosmopolitan Guide for Future Stepford Wives
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Most of these are actually pretty good advice. It’s a little disturbing that in 1938 women actually had to be told this (“passing out from too much liquor…your date may not ever call you again”), and in 2012 women don’t even see the wisdom in it.
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another rule— don’t date a man that actually gives a crap about ANY of this.
orchid / 222 posts
@flapper_femme_fatale@xanga - here here!!
though I agree one shouldnt drink so much they pass out in the booth on the first date.
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@ChelseaSmilesMore@xanga - lol true. but i see no harm in drinking the same amount on a date as you would on any other evening out. i got wasted with my boyfriend the first time we met. if anything, it showed him that i could hold my liquor and would never get on his case about drinking.
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Errr… most of those seem like pretty good advice, although obvious.
magnolia / 1028 posts
LOVE!
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Too bad more women don’t pay a little attention to this. You don’t have to wear stockings and girdles – but manners and civility are not a negative. When did it become acceptable for women to get drunk and act like trash – and then wonder why they’re single? Have some class and self respect. Sure, you have every right to get drunk and act trashy – but do you really want a man who is attracted to that?
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I love this! Its really cute (and so is the guy haha). I think its all good advice, but it shouldn’t have to be stated and it shouldn’t just be for women. I agree with @blonde_apocalypse@xanga.
@ChelseaSmilesMore@xanga - @flapper_femme_fatale@xanga - I really think that if you are on a first date with someone, or even a second or third, that if you break down crying, or pass out drunk, or flirt with other men that you really don’t deserve to get that next date. That goes for men and women. If your date doesn’t care about some of these things, its a sign that he either isn’t in it for you, or he is too willing to take on a ton of baggage and is headed down a bumpy road.
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LOL love it!!!!