Dating Etiquette: Don’t be on Time, Dress Appropriately and let the Guy Pay

First dates are always cause for excitement. Mostly, that’s a good thing: those first-date butterflies are an amazing feeling and they let you know that you are preparing for something special. On the other hand, you don’t want to be too nervous before a first date, either.

The best way to play down first-date nerves is perfect preparation. And what better way to prepare than finding out what singles consider good dating etiquette? We asked singles looking for a date through be2 and found out…

The 4 top rules of dating etiquette

1. Dating Etiquette Rule: Let the man pay
   There are situations where singles should go with the times and there are situations where it pays to be old fashioned. First dates obviously count as the latter. Funnily, men are more willing to pay than women women are prepared to accept: 30% of the male singles who took part in the survey think the man should pay on a first date, while only 10% of single women feel the same. 56% of women would insist on splitting the bill. The most diplomatic (and romantic) solution to this dilemma is for the man to pay and tell the woman that she can pay next time. This avoids the awkward situation of splitting the bill and also leaves a nice opening for the next date. Amazingly, under 25s are the most old-fashioned in when it comes to splitting the bill on a first date: they are almost twice as likely to let that the man pay for the date.
2. Dating Etiquette Rule: Be fashionably late Read more

What do you Talk about on a First Date? 5 Tips for First Date Conversations

Many singles tell us that they get nervous before every first date they go on. Whether you have been single for ages and are worried about another first date that doesn’t lead to a second, or if you are newly single and worried that you may have lost the ability to date, it’s hard to find good first date advice. So many questions: What do I wear on a first date (we wrote about that a while back)? Where should I meet my date (find date location ideas here)? The things singles tend to worry about more than anything is: what do you talk about on a first date to make a good impression?

We rounded up 5 tips that should guide you through your first date conversations.

What do you talk about on a first date?

1. Talk about interesting things
   Talking about interesting things on a first date seems like pretty obvious advice, but the tricky part is figuring out what is interesting for your date. For starters, you can go by what interests you. If you are interested in what films the person you are on a date with likes, ask and tell them about your taste in films. However, if you notice that your date doesn’t have a whole lot to say about films, it’s safe to assume he/she doesn’t want to hear about your favourite films of all time. Then change the topic and ask about favourite books, sports, animals… until you get to the topic that your date cares about.
2. Talk about everything and anything Read more

It’s never too late to find love. Mature dating has never been more popular. Find out how easy it is to get involved.

Mature dating is one of the biggest internet stories of recent years. Older singles have suddenly ‚discovered‘ internet dating and senior dating agencies are seeing record numbers of registrations as more and more people hear how easy and accessible mature dating online has become.

Older singles increasingly feel that it is never too late to find love and are happy to re-enter the dating game in their twilight years. The internet is the obvious destination for mature dating and while in the early days the internet attracted a younger crowd, now everybody is getting involved. In fact dating agencies that cater for older singles know that older clients are among their most successful. Mature daters are often more open minded and relaxed in their approach by comparison with their younger rivals.

With its strong older singles community and easy to use site, be2 is a great place to get into mature dating. We like to think of it as a testament to the simplicity and straightforwardness of be2 that our site is now one of the leading destinations for older singles in the UK!

• Older dating is „coming of age“ as people in their 40s 50s 60s and older get into dating online
• Many sites have thousands of older singles already registered.
• With so many senior dating users already online, you have a great chance of finding someone in your own age.
• Numbers of be2 over 40s members in the UK have nearly doubled in the past two years.

We have seen many love stories come from older couples already and it seems many older singles find it easier to get together online. Senior daters often know what they are looking for and how to find it, with a ‚no nonsense‘ approach that fits well into the be2 mould.

You can register with be2 for free and see how many older singles your age are online now!

To make the most of dating with be2, follow these simple steps: Read more

Valentine’s Day 2011 – Single Men and Single Women have their say!

Looks like Valentine’s day 2011 is going to be pretty busy around here! Earlier this year, we asked our members what Valentine’s day means for them. More than 1000 singles responded and let us know that they will be doing everything they can to get a date – or even to find the love of their life – on Valentine’s day 2011.

Here’s what be2 singles had to say about Valentine’s day 2011

• 69% of singles are more likely to send a message to their be2 partner recommendations on Valentine’s day 2011
• 80% of singles are more likely to log in to their be2 account and respond to messages Valentine’s day 2011
• 68% of singles are more likely to say yes if somebody asked them out for a date on Valentine’s day 2011
• Single women are less likely to send a Valentine’s message than single men: only 59% of women compared with 78% of men are planning to send a message to their partner recommendations
• But that doesn’t mean single women won’t be active! 62% of single women are likely to respond to a message from a partner recommendation on Valentine’s day 2011

As you can see, on Valentine’s day 2011 is the perfect opportunity to connect with other singles online.

>>> If you are still single, why don’t you register now and join Millions of singles at be2 for Valentine’s day 2011.

What does Valentine’s Day Mean for Singles?
A be2 Survey

On Valentine’s Day, the day of love, couples celebrate their relationships, send flowers, give each other gifts, write thoughtful cards and go out for romantic meals.

But what about singles?

Do they hope to find a date or even the right partner for a happy relationship, even more than on any day? Or are they quite happy to enjoy being single until they have found the right person? How do singles experience a day that is all about love and relationships? The be2 survey wants to find out what Valentine’s Day means for singles.

Are you single? Then take part in the Valentine’s Day survey for singles and have your say:

• Do you plan to send Valentines message this year?
• Are you more likely to actively use a matchmaking site to find a date in the run up to Valentines day?
• Are you more likely to say yes if somebody asks you out for Valentine’s Day?
• What positives aspects of single life do you appreciate on Valentine’s Day?

>>>Find your Valentine now at be2 with our special Valentine’s Day offer for Singles!
or
take part in the Valentine’s Day survey here.

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