"clint" wrote in message
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> Don't pick your nose!
> "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
So Clint what does "Don't pick your nose mean?(Top poster)
GEOFF.
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