DATING ADVICE

So you have fallen for someone from the other side of the world and have managed to get yourself a date? Chances are you might not be able to pull this one off with your regular ease… Follow these Pearlies for a successful date…

Firstly, make sure you both speak a common language because you do not want your date’s translator hanging out with you on your romantic first date and secondly, you do not want to end up falling for your date’s translator and your date hurling abuses at you in a foreign language!

Ok now seriously (assuming your date speaks the same language as you do)

Do your homework:

You know which country/region your date belongs to. Take the trouble of doing of a little study about it. This will make them feel that you are interested in their culture plus you will have an added topic to talk about!

Be respectful:

Your date comes from a different cultural background and follows certain traditions. It is only imperative that you respect them. Like them for who they are not for where they come from.

Be yourself:

Just because they belong to another land, that does not mean you have to turn yourself into one of its inhabitants. Maintain your individuality. Be yourself. Do not try to hard or go out of your way to please him/her. Your date will like you for who you are.

Do not over-dress:

Do not wear something you would not otherwise. Maintain your date attire. Do not go too casual or too formal in an attempt to appear too cool or too sophisticated.

Pay up:

If your date is a woman, then be a gentle man pay for the entire meal yourself. This not the time to economize by “going dutch” nor do you want your country to be called “The country of cheapos”

You choose:

Choose a nice place they have not been to before. This way, you can be the enlightened one imparting wisdom about the place, its specialties and surroundings. This will ensure you their attention and even admiration!

Look nice:

If all else fails, at least your gorgeous appearance will incline them towards having a second date with you! Now, who said looks mean nothing!? We wonder…