10 Dating Customs From Around The
World That’ll Prepare You For Lovin’
Love might be universal, but dating sure ain’t!
1.
Dating Fact: In Brazil, two people who fancy one another will usually go out in
groups first to see if they like one another. Solo dates will typically only happen
should it be leading to a relationship! Now that’s serious.
2.

Dating Fact: In France, there’s no conversation of whether or not you’re
actually in a relationship. The French are much more laid-back when it comes to
dating, meaning they don’t really believe in the whole concept of dating all that
much. You’re either not dating or you’re together. Confusing, no?
3.
Dating Fact: Ever heard of being fashionably late? Not in Japan, you haven’t!
When someone gives you a set time, and you don’t show up exactly when you
said you’d be there, you’d better have a catastrophic excuse or risk never being
spoken to again. Better never than late!
4.
Dating Fact: A little jealousy here and there keeps the love alive, but when dating
an Italian, a wandering eye is not an option. Italians can be very possessive of

their significant others at times, almost to the point where they feel as if you
belong to them and only them.
5.
Dating Fact: In the U.S., equality is certainly not a foreign concept. In Australia,
however, equality falls into all facets of everyday life, including when it comes
time to pay the bill. So don’t be alarmed if you’re asked to split evenly on a date!
6.
Dating Fact: In Denmark, it’s totally acceptable for a night of random, drunken
sex to lead to a serious relationship. Drink up, but don’t forget your protection!

7.
Dating Fact: In Spain, it’s all about a good game, even outside of the fútbol field.
So don’t hate the player, and you know what, don’t hate the game! Try not to be
too interested at the beginning, because the Spanish love a good chase. But
remember, should you actually be interested, best not to be too coy for too long.
8.
Dating Fact: Don’t be surprised if your interaction with a Russian is… touchier
than usual. Many times, Russians will stand within a close proximity when
speaking and consider consistent contact a gesture of friendship.

9.
Dating Fact: Say goodbye to small talk! Germans are all about the real deal.
Shallow, superficial conversation is not appreciated in German culture, as they
consider it inauthentic and disallowing of a true connection. Time to keep it 100!
10.
Dating Fact: Be wary of solely relying on physical gestures to communicate with
the Greeks. They often consider even the slightest gestures, like nodding, rude
and offensive. Not cool, K?