Many of the dating behaviours in the 60s were considered good etiquette. A boy should open the door for his date. He was also expected to pay for movie tickets, dinner or any refreshments. Women were to refrain from kissing the boy on the first date, regardless of how much they liked him.

How did people meet in the 1960s?

Meeting people of the opposite sex in the 60s was also much different and more difficult than it is today. The only way to do it was by hanging out in groups at social areas like bowling alleys, ice rinks, cinemas, concerts or even school or work.

When did dating become acceptable?

The concept of dating really began at the turn of the 20th century. Prior to the late early 1900s, courtship was a much more private, unemotional affair.

What was romance like in the 50s?

During the 1950s, it was common knowledge, at least to girls, that there was a process to the whole courtship ritual -- that there were stages to a lasting relationship. First, when you are young, you associate with boys in the playground, and do not seriously form any romantic relationships with them.