Prom Etiquette for Guys

Prom time! My seniors have been chattering about the event for weeks. Their date. The music. The venue. The tux. The dress….and so on.

Corsages. Limos. Party Buses. Rented tuxes. Matching bow ties. Elaborate hairstyles. Good times!

A few of my International Baccalaureate seniors composed a list of Prom Do’s and Don’ts for guys!  (Evidently, guys need help in this area.)

With  a few R-rated moderations ( and yes, I had their permission to post ) here’s the list:

 Section 1:  The Don’ts

1. Do  not make a snarky comment after a joke.
2. Make no mention of guns, knives, weapons, or other redneck shit stuff.
3. Do not make analogies or use metaphors
4. Do not over explain.
5. Let people talk! Don’t interrupt!
6. Curb the loud obnoxious laughter.
7. Refrain from foul language, dirty words, or racial/gay slurs.
8. Don’t talk about your mom.
9. Don’t comment on your date’s body.
10. Do not put yourself down.

Section 2:  The Don’ts

1. Do not dry hump when you dance.
2. Walk with a sway.
3. Do not do stupid stuff.
4. Do not make weird faces.
5. Do not eat garlic or a heavy meal for dinner.
6. Do not step on her feet or elbow anybody on the dance floor.
7. Do not force her to dance.
8. Do not zone out—it will look like you’re bored.
9. Do not go on a tangent.
10. Do not become irritated or upset when your friends tease you.
11. Do not ask her to kiss you or anything of the sort.
12. Do not let your hands fall below her hips.
13. Don’t stare at or comment on her boobs!
14. Do not put your arm around her shoulders for pictures—place arm around her waist.

Section 3:  The Do’s

1. Ask her to dance.
2. Tell her she looks beautiful.
3. Let  her dance with others is she wants.
4. Open the doors for her.
5. Pull out the chair for her and make sure she is seated before you.
6. Hold her hand.
7. Place your hand on her lower back when walking downstairs.
8. Ask if she would like for you get anything (snack, drink etc)
9. If she leaves anything at coat check, get it for her.
10. On the ride home just let stuff happen.
11. Kiss her on the cheek.

This Prom Etiquette for Guys is courtesy of Corey Lee, Willow Stowe, and Kenly Gaynor.

Honest Abe, I did not make this up.

OK readers, would you care to add anything to the list?  Any prom memories? I would love to post your comments!

Remember the dance scene from Hitch?

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