Do’s and don’ts: WHEN GOING ON A DATE

Dear friends, spring is coming! This means that flavor of love is already flying in the air! Do you agree that it's a thousand-fold pleasant to learn Russian with the person whom you like? Sancentres.com prepared for you a short list of what to do and what not to do on a date with Russians man and women.

If you go on a date with woman

Do's

1. Bring flowers as a gift. It shouldn't be a big bouquet, the best option is several tulips or gerberas or romantic one rose. Despite of the pic, do not present yellow flowers. There is a superstitious beliefs in Russia that yellow flowers lead to the break-up.

2. Act like a gentleman. Russian women love when man as much gallant as possible. So do not forget to hold open door for her, pull out chairs, let her order first and so on.

3. In case you go to a restaurant - reserve the table in advance. It means that you were preparing for this date in advance.

4. Pay the bill by yourself. Whether this cup of coffee in the street cafe or a lunch with ten dishes in a restaurant - you should pay, otherwise she thinks that you are a cheapskate. She probably will offer to pay for herself, but do not let her do it anyway and politely tell her that you pay by yourself.

5. Do tips. This is the final accord to make an impression on her. This doesn't mean that she is looking for the money wallet instead of men. For the Russian women this means that man is ready to make a sacrifice for her.

6. Ask her what she thinks. About politics, about people, about the problem of endangered species...

7. Make a compliment. Women like this, Russian women even more so.

8. Do something unexpectedly pleasant for her - buy an ice-cream or balloons in a park, take her ride by velomobile - be sure she duly appreciates your efforts.

9. Learn her better in private conversation - that gives you a chance to obtain her heart.

Don’ts

1. Don't let a woman carry something heavy. She do not bring anything really heavy at the date for sure, but make it a rule for the daily life, otherwise Russian women will inevitably perceive you as a sissy.

2. Don't look into a bill for a long time - she can think you are calculating how much she eats.

3. Don't interrupt her.

If you go on a date with man

Do’s

1. Dress up. If you want make an impression to Russian man, you should certainly come in a dress. Also make a make-up. You shouldn’t look as a tv star with a ton of cosmetics, but you also shouldn’t look like a girl, who's just gone to the shop. You should know, most of the Russian men prefer elegant dresses instead of casual or sportive style. He will inevitably find you as a very clever girl, but before let him love you as a woman.

2. Let him be strong. Give him a lead, let him chose the place where you go, the vine you drink, etc. You should show him that you can't do something without him, so learn to be weak sometimes.

3. Let him pay for the bill. You can offer him you to pay for yourself, but do not insist on that too hard, otherwise he thinks you are trying to put him under control or to doubt in his ability.

4. Laugh and smile. Even in case he is a bad anecdotist or do not know of any.

5. You should be extremely womanly. Try to radiate positive mood and kindness all the time.

6. Gallivant! This is the best way to show the man that you like him. Be sure, for the Russian man this is very important. Then you give him a hint that he is doing everything right.

7. Be yourself. Open your soul and probably Russian man will love you not only for the cosmetic beauty but also for the beauty of your personality.

Don’ts

1. Do not be too dogmatic. Russian man loves the women who are ready to make a compromise.

2. Do not interrupt and do not teach him.

3. Do not use exaggerated facial expressions and do not play the roles - Russian man loves natural character and beauty.

Hope our tips help you to find the happiness and do not forget to #LearnRussian with #Fun!

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