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Valentine’s Day Tips for Guys January 29, 2010 Valentine’s Day Etiquette Tips for Guys 
Instead of putting your time and attention into one special day this February, consider surprising your significant other with a series of thoughtful “I love you” gestures, starting today.February 1: Pick your clothes up off the floor. Remember getting close to the hamper is not the same thing as getting your clothes into the hamper. What are a few more steps among lovers? February 2: When you wake up for your nightly midnight snack, rinse off the cheesy nachos from your plate before leaving it in the sink. Better yet, put your dishes in the dishwasher so your beloved will wake up to a clean kitchen. February 3: Dirty socks do not belong on the kitchen table, or tucked into the shoes you just pulled off your feet. Take them off and toss them in the dirty clothes hamper. February 4: Tonight, instead of asking, “What’s for Dinner?” try, “What would you like for me to grill tonight, honey?” or, “Where would you like for me to take you and the kids?” Try this at least once weekly. Your “Valentine rating” will soar. February 5: When she asks, “Does this outfit make me look fat?” do not hesitate for even a nano-second before answering “Absolutely not.” My husband once replied to that question, “Well, you don’t look skinny, but you don’t look fat.” Bad answer. You may need to rehearse this in advance. February 6: When you take her to a restaurant for a romantic dinner, don’t ask if she would like to “share” an entrée or “split” a dessert. Terms like “share” and “split” equate to “cheap”, unless it is her idea. February 7: Finish your "honey do" list or at least put a dent in it. A little effort to fix the jiggly lock or clean the garage will win you Valentine brownie points. February 8: Trash day does not alternate weekly. Instead of waiting for her to ask you to take out the trash, simply bag it up and roll it to the curb. February 9: When you hear her talking to the kids, repeating a request over and over again, a firm and direct “Do you hear your mother?” is music to her ears. At least it shows someone is listening! It also sets a good example. February 10: Take control of the “twisty-tie from hell”, the little covered wire, that holds the dry-cleaning hangers together like super glue. Rather than spending 20 minutes trying to strategically maneuver a pair of your favorite pants off the hanger, spend 2 minutes untwisting the tie that brings most adults to their knees. February 11: Acknowledge her sneeze. A thoughtful “Bless you” is a sign that you know she is still in the room with you. February 12: Make the bed. By now she must be wondering if there is something wrong with you. February 13: Clean the cat litter. Fluffy is the “family” cat, so you can be the part of the “family” that sifts the litter every once in a while. February 14: Happy Valentines Day! Don’t forget the chocolate and the flowers. February 15: Keep the kindness going. Feel free to email me your own tips and I will be glad to post them on my Twitter page @Twitter.com/dianegottsman To read more of Diane’s etiquette tips, visit HitchedMag.com and Parentood.com. You may also view more of Diane’s etiquette segments by visiting SA Living. |
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