Mid-20th C. Dinner Date Etiquette

Her date must have been very polite! The young woman in this 1948 Gorham sterling advertisement is celebrating her engagement with this dinner. — “According to masculine squawks, too many women forget that a man does the honors when he takes a lady guest out to dine. A man not only orders a restaurant meal for his guest, but he relays to the waiter any questions she wishes to ask concerning the food listed on the menu.”  
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A Good Date Has Manners 

The young miss who is taken out by an escort for the first time to dine, is reminded that it is the gentleman’s prerogative to order for her. Although this piece of advice is directed to the youngster, there are older women who might also profit by the tip.  

According to masculine squawks, too many women forget that a man does the honors when he takes a lady guest out to dine. A man not only orders a restaurant meal for his guest, but he relays to the waiter any questions she wishes to ask concerning the food listed on the menu.  

Don't belittle masculine chivalry by violating these rules of etiquette. Etiquette also decrees that a man calls out the address to the driver when he accompanies a woman in a taxi. Even if you know the address and your boy friend doesn't you permit him to exercise his masculine prerogative by telling him where you are going and allowing him in turn to inform the cabby. — San Bernardino Sun, 1948

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