Valentine's Day is can be a magical time, or a time of total disaster. On that date we want you to enjoy a night of fun. Most men know by now not to talk with a mouth full of food or to wipe their mouth on their sleeve, but some dining etiquette points can..
1. Soup: Differentiate yourself from the rest of the pack ? remember the proverb, ?Just like ships that sail out to sea, I spoon my soup away from me.? 
2. Invitations: The person extending the invitation is the host and is responsible for payment of the bill. When extending invitations, inquire about special dietary requests such as food allergies or kosher, halal, gluten-free, sugar-free and dairy-free diets. Book a restaurant that accommodates these needs. Guests don?t split the bill. 3. No table additions: Keep your smart phone, wallet, keys and glasses off the table.
4. Pre-arrange payment: If you want to be a sophisticated host, arrive early and provide a credit card, or call the restaurant ahead of time to pre-arrange payment. Your date will appreciate that everything is handled seamlessly.
5. Napkin knowledge: As the host, place your napkin in your lap first. When excusing yourself between courses, the napkin is placed on the chair seat soiled side down. At meal?s end, place your loosely folded napkin on the left of your plate. Don?t refold it.
6. Please take my guest?s order first: Polite comments to the server such as ?Please bring my guest?? or ?my guest will order first, please,? let the server know t...