Tradition 3: Going to a dance

For: Many a 60-something couple met at a dance. Dances in the old days were like speed-dating; you even got score cards to keep track of whom you'd danced with. What better way to suss out your physical chemistry?

Against: He'll be like a kid in a sweet shop. He'll be dazzled by the array of talent on show, and will come back every week for more no-strings jigging.

Verdict: Learning to dance is great exercise, very fashionable and the perfect way to pick out a partner. It's also a great excuse to break out the posh frock.