Research: What constitutes a date?

If you've ever looked at the research about the amount of words that a woman uses versus a man.....I'm definitely one of those women!  Not that I exactly always have words of wisdom or elaborate conversations, fact is:  I like to talk!  Always have...always will!  Now liking to talk has nothing to do with anyone listening...just so you know!


Last night after this all started, my mind was racing with ideas!  (Also, I think that prednisone helped it,too)  Anyway, back to the topic...What and where is this going?  Who really gives a hoot?  Who will really want to post things on "my blog"?  Is this something our future will cherish as words to live by?  I came to the startling realization:  probably not!  But what the heck....Once again, I have things to say.  So here goes:

Today's topic is:  Dating

My friend, Momzog, and I have had numerous conversations about this simple word.  (I can feel the eyes rolling on this one!)  This is good, solid home grown Southern Advice.

• For our men:
• Never blow the horn for your date to let them know you are there to pick them up
• Never text or call the young lady to let them know you are there to pick them up (can you believe that I'm saying that one?)
• Always walk to the door and at least speak to the young lady's parents
• Make small talk if necessary
• Open the door for the young lady
• Assure her parents that you are going to have her home on time
• For our ladies:
• Never entertain a young man when your parents aren't home--(did I just hear a Good Lord from my daughter?)
• Never, I say: NEVVA entertain a young man in your bedroom and if you are in the bedroom---DOOR STAYS OPEN!
• Engage in conversation about the young man to your momma (she has a need to know)
• Give young man's parental background to parents (it's a need to know thing)
• Never go on a date with a young man that blows the horn for you to come out
• Never go on a date with a young man that texts you that he's in your driveway
• Men need to come to the door and properly greet all, including you!

Now that those simple rules have been established, let's delve more into dating.  At one time I was never confused about going on a date.  Now, I simply am not sure what constitutes a date.  If you see someone for more than, let's say 5 or 6 times, that WAS classified as dating.  Dating lasting longer than 3 months was surely--Going Steady.  I don't think that's the case any more.  These are simple, easy to understand statements for dating.  So, why is dating such a mystery now?