Three Important Rules of Spanish Dating
No matter what culture you look at, there are various unwritten rules about dating. When it comes to Spanish Dating, you'll find that there are a few easy-to-understand rules regarding what is expected of you and what is acceptable while dating in the Spanish world. Here, we'll discuss three of the most important rules.
Male and female roles play a fairly large part in Spanish dating: Men are expected to take on the traditional responsibility of assuming the financial obligation of paying for the date and project a very masculine image. While on the other hand women are expected to play up their femininity by taking the time to look their best.
Chivalry... It is very much alive in the world of Spanish dating. Much like the gender roles already discussed, chivalry is a tradition that is expected of men to uphold. Chivalry includes things such as holding the door open for the lady -- often times going so far as to hop out of the car first to rush to the other side and open the door for the woman of the date. Pulling out seats for them and following the rule of "ladies first" are other common examples of chivalry. Men, this is all on you, but ladies make sure you expect this behaviour from your gentlemen!
It almost goes without repeating, but valuing personal appearance and pride is a very prominent social expectation of the spanish dating world. The culture amongst Spanish singles reminds us that first step in truly flirting is looking good. Hairs, nails, clothing; Remember to pay special attention to yourself before you hop out on your Spanish date. Ladies, this is especially important! Remember: Your first impression might be your last, so primp yourself as best as you can before you hop off on your Spanish date. The first step in successful flirting is putting your best face, outfit, and personality forward.
Tying into the last rule of flirting, confidence is an absolute must. It is yet another unwritten expectation of the Spanish culture amongst other Spanish singles that you have more confidence than you know what to do with. To give the illusion if having even more confidence than you are already radiating, take time to practice things you could talk about when you are first meeting your date and think about how you hope the goodbye will go. While thinking about how you hope your first meeting and your first farewell will go, remember that unlike non-Spanish couples, Spanish singles are passionate people and are much more comfortable with their personal space -- it's okay to get up close and personal for that goodbye.
Confidence, flirting, male and female roles... Don't be too intimidated by what is expected of you remember to have fun on your date.
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