Some Do's And Don'ts In Ukrainian Dating

Going on a date is always an exciting experience; especially if you are dating a lady from another country in her own country. In Ukraine, as well as in any other country, it is always best to extend the lady the dating courtesies she is accustomed to. You can never go wrong that way. People in Ukraine say that you are judged first by your looks and manners before you are judged by your intelligence. So, always make a good first impression on your first date and take note of the Ukrainian dating traditions.

Unlike in other European countries and the United States where the women are emancipated, Ukrainian women still like to go through a traditional courtship stage with their men. This is in spite of the fact that many of them are actually independent and financially support themselves. Ukrainian women do not just like to be courted, they actually expect it from their men. There are ethics to Ukrainian dating that you should know.

Ukrainian dating courtesy dictates that you have to understand your lady's expectations and meet them. If you are having dinner with her, pick her up at her place or arrange to meet at your hotel, then you go the restaurant together. You do not meet her at the restaurant. You also pay for her ticket if you are taking the public transport, or pay the cab driver if you are taking a taxi.

As you go along, you will surely discover that paying for the dating bills is actually one of the most ethical things you can do in dating a Ukrainian woman in her own country. Keep this rule in mind and you would be preventing any dating disaster: you pray, I pay. Ukrainian women are not greedy and neither are they destitute. The man paying for the woman is simply just the norm in the Ukraine. So if you are dating a Ukrainian lady, be prepared to cover all the dating expenses.

Next, she would always expect you to show your courtesy by opening up doors for her, by letting her enter facilities first or by offering her a hand when she goes out of a cab or public transportation. At the restaurant she would expect you to help her get seated by moving her chair, etc. All such things are essential for Ukrainian dating courtesy traditions, because even though Ukrainian ladies are considered to be smart and independent, they still like to be very feminine and with great pleasure receive all such male courtship.

In addition to paying for all the bills related to your dating, you are also expected to give your Ukrainian lady some small gifts. If you are not celebrating a major event, you may send her candies and flowers.

However, be careful what flowers you select. In Ukraine you always give your fiancee an odd number of flowers, because the bouquets with even number of flowers are given for the burials only!

Also, do not give yellow flowers, unless your Ukrainian lady is very specific about it being her favorite color. Yellow is the traditional color in Ukraine for departing and separating. A superstitious Ukrainian date would even think it is a bad sign, and may even consider your relationship doomed, if you send yellow flowers.