SHARE: Less of you

Facebook is a given. Defining your relationship status - standard. Making announcements about the progression (or regression) of your relationship, engagements and the like -  increasingly the norm.Whether I agree or not (and I don't), these trends Brownie Points P.A cannot argue against.

However, one thing holds true. In the case of brownie points-winning behaviour, the following are serious brownie points detractors: waking up to your iphone's overnight sports scores, mobile phone usage during a meal or posting 'how amazing this is right now'.  Really, it can't be that amazing or a 'power of now' moment if you're posting about it. 

Nor will she appreciate the constant phone checking while on a first date, second date or in-a-steady-relationship-date. Even if it's a grand final re-match. 

For those new to the long-established school of etiquette, if there's a tablecloth, do not place your phone on the table. Refrain from doing so in any case but, at minimum, stick to this. 

Brownie Points P.A memo: Give her the time and your full attention and you'll make sure you get your attention's worth later in the evening.