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"GeoffP" wrote in message
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> "Brian K" wrote in message
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>> On 12/14/2005 3:46 PM Milo Yelled "Wubba-Wubba" then wrote:
>>> Hi, I live in London and I'm dating a girl from New York (22 years old)
>>> who I've met while she was travelling in Europe. I'll be visiting New
>>> York to meet her, and it will be my first time in the US so my question
>>> is: Is there such a thing as an American "dating etiquette" or is it
>>> impossible to generalise? Are there any cultural differences between
>>> US/UK I should watch out for or are men expected to behave pretty much
>>> the same as in the UK? Are there any "faux pas" in particular?
>>>
>>>
>> You probably can answer many of these questions yourself. After all you
>> did date the girl. Spending time with her, she surely gave off some
>> signals of expected behavior. Those should be your primary guide. How
>> serious are things? Will you be asking her to marry at this point? If
>> not meeting her parents is something to do only if she comes from a close
>> knit family and invites you to meet them.
>>
>> Admittedly it's been a while since you've seen her. You might pick up a
>> copy of Cosmopolitan or watch Oprah on the tube (telly). As an ice
>> breaker you could bring these up and ask her opinion. Then listen very
>> closely. That's a thing that guys tend to have trouble doing. You will
>> get clues as to what she likes and expects by listening. Just try not to
>> zone out if she rambles.
>>
>> If there is something you both shared, candy, special tea, wine or coffee
>> that she might not be able to get in New York...it might be a good idea
>> to bring some to her. It may help to bridge the gap of time by calling
>> up good times past.
>>
>> It's her city, let her be the guide. Pick up the tab unless she says no.
>>
> Just be a gentleman. American girls are just like English girls. They like
> to be courted. If the girl in question doesn't like that, then forget her
> LOL. Just remember that England is NOT superior to America. Don't
> critisise: Food, Transportation, Grammer, schooling etc. You get my
> meaning? England is different, not better.
> I'm an English Guy living in Canada, with many American friends. I like to
> poke fun at them sometimes, but they are really are very nice people.
>
> Good luck,
> Geoff
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