Old Dating Tips

Popular Romance #17

This if from a ten cent comic from February 1952. Geared towards girls, it provided some dating tips. Are they still applicable? Were they ever applicable? I found this while looking for old sci-fi comics at the website called Science Monster.

If you'd like to keep the boys you date calling you, you should know just what's right to wear, say and do! Suitable clothes, good manners and a pleasant personality will keep your phone a-ringing.

FOOTBALL GAME

When you attend your first football game, don't make a pest of yourself by asking your escort to explain every play as it happens. You won't be giving him a chance to enjoy the game. Read up on the sport beforehand so you have a general idea of what it's all about. Your date will appreciate it and you'll get much more fun out of it. It isn't bad manners to root enthusiastically for your favorite team, so cheer them on! And don't keep sending your date to get you something to eat. He wants to SEE the game!

ICE SKATING

When your crowd of friends plans to spend the day out-of-doors ice-skating, daon't say "no" if you've never skated! It's fun to learn and even though your ankles may feel wobbly after the first time you'll enjoy yourself. One of the fellows will always be willing to help you around the ice until you get the swing of it. But dress wisely! It's more comfortable to wear three light-weight wool sweaters instead of one heavy, bulky sweater. And don't go in for a fancy skating outfit for your first time on the ice. You'll be more at ease and better protected wearing ski pants or slacks tucked into your skating shoes. To top the day off, invite the crowd to your house for hot chocolate.

PROGRESSIVE PARTY

If your friends are tired of the usual type of party, why not plan something different and very amusing--a progressive party? It's always a success! Each girl will concentrate on one course of the meal, so it will be extra-special! First on the menu can be small party snacks and a lovely fruit cup. Then chicken a la king and hot biscuits. For a truly fancy dessert the girl serving the last course could have ice cream sundaes! These dishes are just suggestions but there are endless possibilities. Besides being a lot of fun this type of party offers an excellent opportunity for each girl to experiment with a new dish and add it to her "specialities." The old saying that "the way to a man's heart is through his stomach" has worked more than once. But if you're not too good at cooking I'm sure your Mom will be ready with a few pointers.

Have fun and be fun to be with. That'sthe key to popularity!