Dating in Paris might seem complicated, but it doesn’t have to be. There are many unique etiquette options that you need to pay attention to in Paris, France, but they are all easy and fairly simple.
Here are five especially important tips to pay attention to in Paris that might be different from dating customs around the world.
Tip #5: Don’t play mind games Be open, straight forward and blunt. Men from Paris don’t play mind games, so neither should you. Make your contact prompt and point. French guys don’t play mind games, so you shouldn’t either. French girls are not used to mind games and find them confusing. If you meet a girl from another country, too, she may not understand the mind games, so it is important to be open and polite with her.
Tip #4: Respond promptly It’s important to keep in touch with the person you are dating, even if you are traveling with each other. Expect to text or call at least one time per day. There is a fine line to “enough contact” without “too much.” If you decide to be travel partners, contact her once every day or so you don’t travel together to make sure she’s still doing okay.
Tip #3: Use extra caution when you are a guest in someone else’s home If you are a guest in someone else’s home, pay attention. It is important to take caution. Whether you both are a guest, or she is a guest, the French have unique rules about being in their own home. You will likely be only allowed to go to guest areas in the home, so don’t go anywhere if you aren’t invited. Expect your wine to be filled up half-way; anymore is considered “rude.” Keep both of your hands above the table, and don’t rest your elbows on the table.
Tip #2: Follow proper tips when eating out Even if you aren’t invited to someone’s home it is still important to follow proper Paris customs when eating out. Here are just a few:
- You should never cut your bread. Always break it with your hands.
- Do not order coffee or tea until the end of the meal.
- Do not eat food out on the street with your date after the meal
- Tips are generally included in the bill – the price in the menu is price you are charged – but work staff often appreciate an extra tip
Tip #1: Treat your date with respect The best way to get invited back on a date is to treat your date with respect. Show interest in their life and their likes and desires. This will show you how to communicate with them in the future, and give you tips on what sort of activities they might be interested in doing. Don’t be afraid to share information about yourself, either. It’s important that they can see and know who you are. While you shouldn’t dominate the conversation, you should not be afraid to share bits and pieces of information with them.