You’re scrolling down your Facebook or Twitter feed and another one of those things titled “What Girls Should Do On the First Date” or “How to Get Him to Like You” comes across your screen. Being the naturally curious creatures that we are, we tap to read. But little do you all know that about 85-90% of the advice is telling you the same thing with different words. You already possess this knowledge; you needn’t read yet another article on the art of dating. I shall share the secret with you. It is telling you:

To not be a bitch.

Buckle up, buttercup.

1. “Actually offer to pay”

This mean that you didn’t come on this date to not care about a word the guy is saying, play on your phone, and get a free meal. You actually came because you wanted to be there. It’s not to look sexy or any of that crap, it’s called common courtesy. Also, ordering the most expensive thing on the menu and then sitting passively when the check comes, you ain't going out again hun.

2. “Be genuinely interested in what he has to say.”

This should be self-explanatory. If you're not genuinely interested, at least listen to the guy. If you're just staring off in to space you're being.... a not very nice lady.

3. "Ignore your phone"

Oh please for the love of God, don't be on your phone. Nothing screams, "You're about as fun as watching paint dry" more than being on your phone. If you're not on your phone, you're off to a very good start of being polite.

Even Chris Christie thinks you're rude.

4. "Don't talk about your ex."

I'm sure that this boy you're on a date with really really wants to hear how good your last boyfriend was at making pancakes but was a huge jerk and had 3 siblings.

5. "Hold a conversation"

One word answers and not asking questions = a ray of sunshine

We are having SO much fun on this date.

These are all pretty common pieces of dating advice but seriously, just being nice usually gets you pretty far.