Is being a true gentleman really that important in the dating world? If so, to whom?
Cupid's Coach is NOT online dating. It's a personal introduction service. We work at shortcutting the dating process for our clients -- introducing them to the people they really would like to meet, with as few surprises on the first few dates as possible. Those with whom our clients are having GREAT dating experiences...will simply be referred on into the future with greater confidence and frequency.

The more selective a man is, the more important it is that he be a complete gentleman with each Cupid's Coach introduction, and with our staff. Or else, when that fabulous woman comes through our door (the one HE is hoping to meet) it might be another man who gets the chance to meet her. Yes, being a gentleman counts for a lot here. And most other places too. What does it mean to be a gentleman? And what does it mean to be a lady? We keep talking about that and we love to hear your thoughts on the subject. Feel free to offer your commentary to: Julie@CupidsCoach.com

Just what is Cupid's Coach "Gentlemen's Guideline"?
GENTLEMEN'S GUIDE:

RESPONSES: When you receive an email notification or a phone call from Cupid's Coach about a particular Client we have in mind for you, always login to reply within 1-2 days. "Yes, No Thanks, Maybe Later" -- all fine responses, and always indicate your reason for saying "No" or "Maybe Later" -- she does not see your reason, but...we do, and it helps us get to know you better and better, making your future referrals more and more fitting.

SAYING "YES": Be careful here --at Cupid's Coach, saying Yes means you will be inviting her out on Date Number One, and you'll be calling her within a day or two to do just that.

FIRST DATE INVITATIONS: As the gentleman, here at Cupid's Coach, clicking the "Yes" button comes with an important responsibility -- Once you've both said "Yes", we ask YOU to place a phone call to her (within 1-2 days of clicking that Yes button) to invite her out on Date Number One. The purpose of this phone call is -- to schedule the first date. At Cupid's Coach, we hate to see a Match die at the email/phone call stage. Our job is to introduce our Clients to the people they're interested in meeting, and that introduction needs to happen IN PERSON. We (info@CupidsCoach.com) are are here to help you get in touch, so feel free to email us anytime for help.

FIRST DATES: Spend an hour or so together, over a nice lunch or dinner or an activity you both enjoy. Who should pay for the date? Always a hot topic. We suggest that the gentleman plan on paying for the first date, though some women do offer to share.

LOCATION for first dates: Suggest a location which is convenient for her, ideally someplace you both know. It''s a good idea to have a few location suggestions in mind before picking up the phone, and offer to let her choose. The idea -- for you both to be comfortable and certainly for her to feel safe.

DRESS: Yes, it matters. Please take the time and make the effort to be well groomed for your dates. Better to overdress vs. underdress (if she's in heels with nails just manicured and he's in sneakers with an untrimmed beard, well -- she's usually disappointed...)

POST DATE EVALUATIONS: Your date will not see what you write, but we do, and we learn more about both of you with each date you have with us.

ACTIVE/INACTIVE: Whenever you're seeing someone exclusively or are traveling or can't date for any other reason, be sure to email us so we can place you on Inactive Status -- it's just as easy to jump back into Active Status with a quick email to us. Simply put -- If we know that we can count on each of your matches to result in a really lovely first date, then we will continue to have great confidence in referring you, especially to our new Clients, and even more so when considering you for that "oh so magnificent woman" you're hoping to meet through us.

With thousands of men and women in our community now, it's increasingly important that we know we're on the same page with regard to dating etiquette, manners, courteousness, expectations, etc. We are also sending a similar list of guidelines to our female Clients and Members. If you have some tips/suggestions for the women, feel free to share them with us so we can pass them along to the women in our Cupid's Coach Community.