Dating etiquette

Etiquette. I feel sophisticated when i use that word. I will google the origin of this word later.

Anywho, lately, i've been dipping my toes into the dating pool and i am somewhat confused on how to get used to the temperature. It seems i have forgotten how to properly date or maybe i never properly learned in the first place. What are the rules to this thing? Are there rules? Is one prone to following a set of rules in order to get to know a person? Doesn't having rules mean you are playing some sort of game? because after all, rules are usually used in a game. People always say "i don't want anyone who plays games" but yet, they adhere to these rules which were created to make dating or getting to know someone more appropriate.
When out with a member of the opposite sex, i often wonder what the right questions are. A nonchalant person, such as myself, doesn't know what to ask because quite frankly, i don't think i care enough about the answer. I will not pick up the phone to call because, hey, why do now what can be done tomorrow? But if such is the case, why should a nonchalant person even bother going on dates if they don't know how to act? This is a question i ask myself. It's not so much that i don't care...i think it's the fact that my mind doesn't get the fact that it is on a date until after the fact. Yea, it's retarded like that.
It's unfamiliar territory to me. I haven't gotten used to it and probably never will. I googled "rules of dating"(don't judge) and there were all these ridiculous things like:
>>Don't appear desperate. It will drive him away.
>>Don't sleep with him too soon
>>Don't be too available
And my personal favorite
>>If the guy in the corner is gorgeous, go get him and create the need in him for you. Never wait for men to come to you because you may watch him leave with someone else.

There are plenty others but i just picked these random ones. Are these supposed to be the guidelines to finding love? some of them are common knowledge and are obvious to any normal and sane person but come the hell on. I suppose old-fashioned girls like myself are doomed to a single life because i have never approached a man and probably never will.
I have concluded that i am terrible at dating. i SUCK. Do i want to get better? Hmm, i don't know. I just know i won't be following any rules. If not following rules means i will never go on a second date with the same guy then hey, i must accept my fate mustn't i?
On a more serious note, what do you think should be considered dating etiquette? How do you date? help a sistah out! Hit me up!

peace&love