Getting your flirt on in other countries

Whether you’re studying abroad in London, visiting Florence or spending spring break in Cozumel, dating, bars and clubs will be on your mind and rightfully so, but dating in another country can be different than dating in the U.S. So here are some things to keep in mind for your next trip to another country.

1. Foreign men make American men look like shy 5-year-olds. You see, in most other countries, it’s totally acceptable to talk to someone for five minutes and then invite said person back to your place. And if you haven’t kissed after talking for five-ten minutes, he’s probably getting very annoyed, wondering why. To them, they’re not being too forward because in their culture, game-playing doesn’t exist. They figure that you both know where the conversation is heading, so why not get it there quicker. At least that’s what I’ve been told, and in my limited experience, it seems to be true.
2. Don’t try to play coy or anything else like that. Like I said, they’re straight-forward. If you talk to a man or woman at a club, typically they think that means you’re interested and are looking for more.
3. Dress to fit in. The last thing you want is to really stick out at a bar or club. It sounds like a good thing, but you’ll already stick out anyway; your American demeanor is still incredibly noticeable, no matter how hard you try to hide it. So ladies, wear looser, longer dresses. Also, make sure your shirt or dress isn’t too low-cut. You’ll still have men swarming around you; don’t worry. And men, wear more fitted clothes; look well put together. Foreign women are used to their men dressing nicely, so if you strike up a conversation with a girl while wearing a baggy T-shirt, she’s probably going to walk away unless you’re really smooth.
4.  For women- Don’t act as friendly and outgoing as you would in Gainesville. The reason being that a lot of foreigners stereotype American women as easy, and you probably don’t want to be thought of in that way, so you’re going to be working to overcome that. So, it’s better to be a little reserved.