13 Hilarious But Sexist Dating Tips From 1938, Sorry Ladies

The world hasn’t always thought of women as positively as they do in the 21st Century. There was a time when females were seen as second class citizens. Now, quite rightly, both sexes are looked upon the same. However casting an eye back to relics from our misogynistic history does make for entertaining reading. That’s certainly the case with these 13 hilarious and sexist dating tips from way back in 1938.

1. Men fear their emotions

2. And we despise slouching…and gum, apparently

3. But the worst thing you can possibly do is be late

4. Hanky panky

5. Never stand in the way of a dancing man

6. Never tug at your girdle, ladies

7. And don’t even think about using the rear-glass mirror for anything except driving awareness

8. Leave public affection to a minimum, save it for later

9. C’mon on ladies, one at a time please

10. We literally couldn’t care less

11. Please drink responsibly

12. Probably should apply to both sexes

13. This guy is absolutely fuming

“Don’t talk while dancing, for when a man dances he wants to dance” is possibly the greatest sentence of all time, but worry not ladies, we’re well aware the modern way is equality and we’re all for it. These women seem far better behaved then the type of
women who work in a 1912 London brothel

, believe me.