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Prom Etiquette

by Deborah on April 30th, 2008

It’s that time of year again, teens all over the country are making hair appointments and looking for that perfect dress. Many are nervous too, not having attended a formal event before, how does one behave? Are there prom dos and don’ts? Here are a few bits of prom etiquette to help you along:

• You don’t have to have a date to go to the prom. Go solo, or with some friends, there’s no reason to miss out just because someone didn’t ask you.
• Proper etiquette dictates the person who did the asking buys the tickets. So if the girl asked a guy to be her date, she’s the one who is technically to buy the ticket. Many guys prefer to pick up the tab, however. And that’s fine too.
• To give your date time to prepare, you should probably ask at least a month in advance.
• Dress appropriately. Know the difference between tasteful and “over the top.”
• It’s proper for the guy to buy his date a corsage. Let him know a couple of weeks in advance what color you will be wearing and whether you will need a wrist corsage or one for the dress.
• It doesn’t matter who drives, or whether or not you rent a limo. Rented cars aren’t a requirement - you walk if you like too. Just be safe and don’t drink and drive.
• Even if you dance with others, be sure your date gets the first and last dance of the evening.
• When attending an after-party at someone’s house do be respectful. No loud drunken behavior, no destruction of property and especially be respectful of your host’s parents.’

Have fun on prom night. Since most teens are out all night, also be responsible. Don’t behave in a manner you’ll regret later. Relax, have a good time and enjoy your friends.

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