Love is a battlefield, and dating is war, and like all conflicts, there are laws and regulations to follow.
Be careful though, as these laws adapt over time.
For instance, back in the day, it was up to the bloke to ask the lady out, and it was a 'no no' for a lady to ask the man, whereas now, anyone can ask anyone.
But, the issue is, are there any laws to dating that don't change at all? As a matter of fact, there are some dating 'constants' that are still the same now as they once were.
The first of these is that you should always wear clothing that suits the situation and you need to arrive at the right time.
Now days, it isn't just up to the bloke to arrange the date or to pay for it.
No matter if you're a bloke or a lady, or whether you were asked on the date or asked them, you need to expect to pay for half and have some ideas of what to do.
The whole point of dating is to learn more about the other person.
Therefore, you need to listen to what they say, and try and engage them in meaningful discussion.
What you discuss is of critical importance, naturally it will depend on what you are both interested in and how well you know each other.
In general though, you should try to stick to casual conversation to start with just to be safe.
Try not to look disinterested no matter what, as this will be an instant negative.
If you are really bored, don't just keep looking at the clock, try and finish the date quickly but politely instead.
The final rule is that you should not drink too much.
The problem with drinking is that it will often mean you ignore all the other laws of dating and make a fool out of yourself.