Unit4

Traditional dating is a self-paced, general meeting of two people. The two usually(1)(commence) with spending extra time together, getting to know one another and seeing how (2)(tempting) they could be to each other. A good example is a man meeting a woman and sensing her (3)(charm). He then extends a formal invitation for a date. With traditional dating, you get to go at a steady pace, (4)

(allowing) yourself and your date to get to know each other through extensive contact.

There are many (5)(components) that can be expected from traditional dates. Men, who are supposed to (6)(display) these traditional values, will open the door for the woman, stand up when she leaves the table, pay for everything, and (7)(proceed) to the next move. In the1950s, a man would usually ask a woman out several days ahead for a specific date and time. If she accepted, they would (8)(arrange) for a time to pick her up. He would then take her to a dinner and a movie.

Today the rules of traditional dating are less clear. Twenty years ago, if a young lady asked a men out on a date, it was thought to be (9)

(weird). Now, women are being encouraged to take the initiative and ask men out. A date may consist of a brief meeting at a café or a trip to the (10)

(local) art museum. Men often pay on the first date, but the woman may offer to go Dutch. The traditional dating style has been found much less common now.