Wow. Just read through all 25 pages of this very interesting topic. Here's my take:
1. I love a man that is so polite on a first date. Opens doors, pulls out the chair, asks what I would like then orders for me. I don't find it controlling, just thoughtful and makes me feel like he cares.
2. I don't like a man (or woman either) that takes calls or texts while with me. That is just so rude.
Now...as to attractiveness...Yes, I am registered at one of the online dating sites. My profile has been viewed over 5000 times which for someone in their 50's is ok. So, I get winks, which I delete and in my profile it SAYS I will delete. A complete waste of time. When I get an email, it usually starts off as "wow" so I must not be completely ugly. But, here's the interesting part. 5000 looks. 13 emails. So if personality is so important why don't they want to get to know me. I am fun, enthusiastic, loving, loyal, honest and I give way more than I get (my ex agrees with this). Now, I hid my profile. What a waste of time. I would rather be alone than have 4987 rejections. Here's the question that goes along with my story:
Would you rather be alone than put yourself in a public forum and take the risk of ongoing rejection?