If you are the kind of person with a shorter fuse, control yourself — this is not the time to be rude or demanding. Treat everyone, including waiters and the people around you, with respect. Bad-mouthing and being nasty to everyone does not help. Your behavior and actions play a big role in dating etiquette as well.

When it comes to what people notice about each other, it turns out men and women are actually quite similar. On a first date men and women both notice their date’s teeth (25% men and 46% women) and hands (36% men and 39% women) first. But when complimenting your date, the most popular compliment that men and women first like to give is based on their date’s personality (54%).

Just as you would never consider asking a blind date for his Visa number over drinks, do not be crass enough to ask or answer such an inquiry online. These numbers may be for a background check, but more likely for identity theft. It is both rude and hazardous to ask for or give a home or work address to someone you meet online at a dating site. So mind your manners and keep sensitive information to yourself online and never ask for his identifying information.

If you’re falling for that person and the experience seems fast, don’t tell them. If you tell them you like them, you lose your power in the relationship. You put the decision making in the hands of the other person, and now you’re at the mercy of what they want. Just because you’re dating doesn’t mean you can’t tell a person when they say something out of place or insulting to you.

Online dating can be difficult for people of all genders. First, it can be hard to know what to say on your dating profile. Even once you get your dating profile down, you may struggle with knowing how to start a conversation. One of the best dating tips, in general, is to ask questions to start a conversation with someone you’re interested in. Choose open-ended questions as opposed to yes or no questions so that the person you are interested in can give a thorough response and so that you can get to know them better.

For plenty of people, though, it offers a low-pressure way to enjoy the company of someone you’re attracted to without worrying about commitments or your possible future together. If you’re casually dating and having sex, get in the habit of using condoms and other barrier methods. It’s also a good idea to get regularly tested for sexually transmitted infections. Going on dates regularly can seem like a lot of fun, at first. They can also burn you out and make you dread your next date.