How to Behave · Dating and Sex · A Guide to Modern Manners for the Socially Challenged by Tiger, Caroline -- Read -- Imperial Library of Trantor

Index

Cover Title Page Copyright Epigraph Contents Introduction Chapter 1: Finding a Date in the Modern Meet Market

Meeting Online

Writing a Profile Posting a Photo Rules of Engagement: Introductory E-mails Taking It Offline

Meeting in Person

The Supermarket Pick-Up Making Small Talk

Closing the Deal

Signs of Disinterest Going in for the Digits Turning Down an Unwanted Suitor

Violations of Personal Space

The Gawker Disarming the Over-Toucher The Work-You-from-Behind Clubgoer

Set-Ups

Sneak-Attack Set-Ups Extrication from Blind Dates

Forbidden Fruit

The Flirty Coworker The Friend’s Ex

Chapter 2: Making Yourself Presentable

Grooming and Personal Hygiene

Simple Chronic Halitosis Body Hair Grooming Tips Pass the Salt—Not the Gas

Proper Dating Attire

Wardrobe Malfunctions Sweatiquette Fashion Emergencies When Your Date Smells Proper Attire for Your Automobile

Chivalry: Not Dead, Just Updated

If Your Date Is Anti-Chivalry

Chapter 3: The Dating Whirl

First Dates

The Fuzzy Invitation Everyone Googles Greeting Your Date Punctuality The “What Should We Do?” Talk

Fine Dining and the Art of the Date

If the Datee Suggests a Restaurant That’s Too Pricey Table Manners Making Dating Conversation Who Should Pay?

Goodbye, Farewell, So Long, Adieu

Fending Off an Eager Beaver Discouraging a Second Date When Is It Okay to Ditch Your Date?

Second Dates and Beyond

If Your Date Is a Noisy Popcorn Eater If Your Date Is Rude to the Waitstaff If Your Date Turns Out to Be a Social Pariah If Your Date Is an Overzealous Sports Fan If Your Date Gets into a Fight with Your Friends If Your Date Is a Coworker If Your Date Is a Blogger Jumping to the Dump

Chapter 4: Commitment

Going Exclusive

Having “The Exclusivity Talk” Exclusivity Crimes and Misdemeanors

Issues in Communication

Appropriate Use of Text Messaging and Instant Messaging When You Get into a Text Fight How Much to Reveal About Exes Pet Names

Folding Your S.O. into Your Social Life

Meeting Your Partner’s Friends The Ex Who’s Still a Friend

Meeting the Parents

When the Conversation Is Tanking When the Hatred Is Palpable and Mutual

Advanced Topics in Coupling

Relationship Talks Gift-Giving Splitting Checks Declaring Your Love: Negotiating the L Word When Cute Habits Become Annoying Mixing Up Your Partner with an Ex The Weekend Getaway If Your Partner Has an Office Girlfriend

Chapter 5: Sex

Sex in a Relationship

Having the STD Talk Setting the Mood Condom Etiquette Doing the Deed

Post-Sex Etiquette

The Wet Spot Tango The Morning After

Other Considerations for Relationship Sex

When He’s Giving You Stubble Burn Waking Your Partner Up for Sex When She Steals the Sheets If You Call Out the Wrong Name When You’re Not in the Mood Kissing and Telling

Sex and the One-Time Only Overnight Guest

One-Night Stands What’s Expected After a One-Night Stand Booty Calls The TMI Friend

Public Displays of Affection (PDA)

When She’s into PDA but You’re Not Public Sex

Afterword: Essential Etiquette for Breakups and Beyond

Location and Timing How to Say It’s Over

When It’s Okay to Lie How to Hide Your Inner Rage, If You’re the Dumpee If the Dumpee Resists the Breakup Fake Breaks

Post-Breakup Behavior

Getting Revenge on an Ex Surviving a First Run-in with Your Ex E-mailing or Texting Under the Influence

About the Author Acknowledgments

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