Tips for Single Ladies (1938)

[Tomasso]

I was wondering if there exists a "Tips for the single gentleman".... which tips do you think should be included?

1,7,8,11,12, and 13.

I assume that we're talking about a first date.

 

[Anwen]

The last picture is hilarious! I love the waiter's expression!

 

[Lollipop]

"Don't be familiar with your escort by caressing him in public. Any show of affection is in bad taste, usually embarasses or humilates him"

That one made me slightly laugh and sigh, and go "Oh, How things used to be"(Or how I wished it to be...cause the things some people do...I really don't wanna see.)..I bet the people who wrote this article would faint, If they saw what people were doing out in public today!

On other notes, I love the man's face in the first picture. And the last picture cracked me up.

 

[Mr. 'H']

Some vintage tips for the ladies a friend mailed me earlier:

 

[Mr. 'H']

 

[Mr. 'H']

 

[Mr. 'H']

 

[cherry lips]

What a fun read! Thanks for posting, Mr. H. This one made me laugh

It's fun to think how all the advice is based on real life, i.e. someone made all of these "mistakes" tehe!

 

[PADDY]

Scary really...

...just how close that all 'now' describes the modern girl/woman [huh] Throw in the 'talking to someone else/texting someone else on the cell phone' whilst on a date and it 'is' the modern gal. (Oh, and boys/men are just as bad - unfortunately).

 

[Big Baby Macoy]

Thanks for making my night

That was amazing, it was so funny but interesting and educational at the same time. I can't help but wonder how many young woman read that pamphlet and followed those "rules" and truly thought that was the proper behavior for a young lady. Also, your right many of those traits still exist only slightly modernized.

 

[Miss Golightly]

I have to agree with the tips on getting ready in your boudoir and not fixing your make-up in front of your date. I can't stand seeing women applying their make-up/combing their hair on public transport or in public - seriously get up 10 minutes earlier and do it in the privacy of your own home!

 

[Lindabelle]

I can't help giggling at this photo with her passed out,while her date looks like he's crossing her out of his little black book. The head waiter seems a tad upset! lol

 

[cherry lips]

I can't help giggling at this photo with her passed out,while her date looks like he's crossing her out of his little black book.

Hahahaha!

 

[Story]

1938 Dating Guide For Single Women

Apparently, the only keys to successful dating in the 1930’s for ladies were don’t talk too much, wear a bra, and don’t pass out in the middle of your date because you’re drunk.

http://pbh3.tumblr.com/post/390543309/1938-dating-guide-for-single-women

 

[Carlisle Blues]

I like it!!!! Here is more. A thread has already been started.

http://www.thefedoralounge.com/showthread.php?t=45840&highlight=Dating+Guide+For+Single+Women

 

[LizzieMaine]

Apparently, the only keys to successful dating in the 1930’s for ladies were don’t talk too much, wear a bra, and don’t pass out in the middle of your date because you’re drunk.

http://pbh3.tumblr.com/post/390543309/1938-dating-guide-for-single-women

And don't go to a restaurant run by The Mad Russian.

 

[Lady Day]

You could replace the fella's black book with an iPhone and bring it up to date.
Oh, I thought this was the original thread.

LD

 

[Edward]

If only it were all that simple today! lol

 

[Baron Kurtz]

And for god's sake don't have an opinion. Man hates that. I love the amount of third person reference to "man" going on in those pictures.

Man, times were bad for women …

bk

 

[Nick D]

And don't go to a restaurant run by The Mad Russian.

Yeah, but check out the armholes on his jacket!