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8 Old-Fashioned Dating Habits We Wish Would Return

“Back in my day” is an expression that old-timers use when lecturing young whippersnappers about how things were sooooo much better when Metallica ruled the airwaves. While there is a tendency for us to suffer from rosy retrospection, an argument could be made that when it comes to dating, perhaps advances in technology haven’t always led to better experiences. Does “date by text” really have to be a thing? Can we just give somebody a chance instead of swiping left just because we don’t like the person’s hairstyle? Here are 8 dating expectations from the past that need to make a comeback.

1. Dressing up for a date

Do we really need to show up on a date wearing baggy hoodies and jeans with holes? Guys, what’s wrong with at least wearing a collared shirt? Ladies, a cute summer dress beats daisy dukes and flip-flops when you’re meeting a guy for the first time. It’s an important occasion that, if the date succeeds, can be life-changing. So why not dress the part?