Public Display of Affection (PDA)
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A classy restaurant or a dirty dive bar- both can be fun spots to meet up with a date. And whether its been only days or seemingly-forever, there is a certain level of etiquette that should be followed when you’re in public with your date.
The obvious rules pertain to displays of affection, because let’s face it, I don’t care how hot you are, nobody wants to hear your sloppy make out session while trying to enjoy a nice dinner out. Consider the fact that half the people in the building are single, recently single, permanently single, or married for a long time, and the sound of your lip smacking and whispered pronouncements of love, to them, are borderline suicide material. So be considerate of others. The occasional kiss, hand holding, or sitting close is fine, and although you might still be irritating, the truth is they’re just jealous, so… whatever.
Perhaps you met on Adult Friend Finder. While we’re all sure you are going to have a phenomenal night playing out each other’s wildest fantasies, at least keep those behind closed doors. Manual action under the table and R-rated moans in a corner booth are the last thing the general public wants to hear. Keep your hands above the table, have a couple drinks, and then get back to your “plumber and the housewife” fantasy that you arranged online earlier 
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Of course, it will always be a case by case basis. Sometimes the person you meet may be more on the conservative side, perhaps if you met on a site like Christian Cafe. However, it’s not necessary to sit 2 arms distance apart. This isn’t a middle school dance, and although you want to be true to your faith, being close to one another will create a much more intimate atmosphere. You are in it for love, right?
On the other end of the spectrum, we all know and despise “The Fighting Couple.” You know this situation without even seeing it: it usually sounds like a series of sniffs, followed by piercing shouts, and a lower voice saying “I will walk out of here is you don’t shut up,” over and over. Fights between couples should be done behind closed doors. Seriously, you’re making everyone in the 10 yard radius seriously uncomfortable. Everyone fights, and everyone’s been there, but no one wants to relive the worst part of relationships while catching rays at the beach.
A basic rule of thumb is to picture yourself in the public’s shoes. Would you want to sit and listen to people argue over whether or not to get salmon or steak for 20 minutes? Probably not. And are you really interested in watching a couple grope each other on the bar stools next to you? Actually… maybe you are. But if that’s the case, head on over to Adult Friend Finder. I’m sure they have the perfect person for you .