If only we could bring these back:

1. Picking someone up from the door

I’m not sure if we’ve gotten lazy or insensitive, but there was a time when you would have to get out of you car, walk 40 seconds to the door, and ring the door bell to pick up your date. We’ve all gotten the “I’m outside” text, and no one can argue that this is extremely unromantic. Absolutely no date can start off badly if you pick them up from the door.

2. Dressing nicely

I don’t mean putting on your ball gown or your best tuxedo, but put some effort into what you are going to wear. The first thing we will notice is your clothes, so be your best self.

3. Bringing flowers

What?! People used to do this? Absolutely!!! This probably went out of style because it seems upfront. However, no one on God’s green earth would ever be upset about receiving a flower or a bouquet of them. It will give anyone “the feels” immediately. And ultimately, isn’t that what you want?

4. Going dancing

If anyone asked me to go dancing, I would probably assume they meant they wanted to hit up a club. But what I’m really talking about is DANCING, like dancing that is not grinding or twerking. Think of The Notebook when Noah and Allie danced in the middle of the street with no music. That’s romantic and that’s “going dancing” take that special person dancing.

5. Asking the person on a date

We have become much too comfortable with the colloquial term “hangout.” If you are genuinely interested in getting to know somebody, ask them on a date!! People’s fear of commitment has let the art of dating fade, and the age of “hanging out” take it’s place. If you’re interested in me, take me on a date and enjoy my company. Asking to come to your house, apartment, or whatever is not romantic and shows no effort. Ask people on dates.

6. Establishing intentions

One date, two date, three date, four date, he never calls you again. What happened? We don’t talk about what our intentions are with the other person. That’s what goes wrong. Establish the pace mutually.

7. Not taking out your phone

Our phones have become our safety blankets in awkward or isolating situations. A date is most certainly not an appropriate time to be on your phone. Put them away, seriously.

8. Asking permission

I mean ask permission for anything!! It will go a long way and make sure the other person is comfortable. Ask to hold their hand, ask to kiss them on the cheek. ASK!! Also it shows you care about their level of comfort rather than just assuming you can hold their hand or kiss them.

9. Not assuming sex is part of the equation

Dinner + Date = Sex….. This is absolutely not how it goes. This is not an equation. Going on a date does not automatically mean sex follows. Throw that idea in the trash and burn it people!!!!

10. Calling

Before the age of texting, Facebook messages, or whatever you use, we used to call people!!! WOW. If you want to have a conversation with me, call me. It will go over much better than me having to wait two hours for you to respond to my “whats up” text. Send a pigeon, do anything, just don't text me.

11. A date doesn’t have to be just dinner

I’m not sure who established that having dinner was the only socially acceptable form of a date. We're in a time where there is so much to do. Take me to the arcade, iceskating, a drive-in movie. Get creative. Dinner doesn’t have to be the only thing we do. Also, doing an activity is a great way of shaking off any nerves you may have.

12. Plan the date

This goes with #11. Props to you if you actually say the word date, but now think of something for us to do!! Don’t ask me. It will be so much more romantic if it came from you.

13. Thank the gentleman

This one is for the ladies. Girls, don’t be stuck up. Thank the guy for the date and the company. Send him a text, but a call would go much further. It is important that the guy is aware that you had a good time and whether or not you would like to see him again. Say thank you no more than 1 hour after the date.

14. Be on time

If you have a date for 8 o'clock. Be there at 8. No one likes to be waiting around.

15. Ask questions

Ask the other person question, but remember that this is not an interview. Don't be intense, but care about getting to know the other person. “How’s your food” and “what do you want to do after dinner” are not enough. Ask about their day, job, school. Pay attention to what makes their eyes sparkle and focus on that.

16. Pull out the chair

This is really something people don’t do anymore. Pull out the chair for the other person. It’s manner and etiquette. They will notice.

17. Lastly, remember the sidewalk rule

I’m not even sure if my generation knows this was a etiquette rule. The sidewalk rule is: the gentleman walks between the lady and the street to block danger or just a simple splash. Guys, do this. It shows that you are about protecting the other person.