For those with inquiring minds: I survived the date

[Sam3]

Interesting.. I was raised conservatively where manners were important. Not to the point of the level of manners that need to be exhibited as royalty or heads of state, just the basics. I think that having manners is simply being considerate of the other.

My best friend was very impressed that I did things like open doors for her. My wife, as well, when we started dating, liked that I did nice things, she remarked that it was quite considerate.