Cultural differences and Misunderstandings

This is mostly for the men of this sight, but women can answer to, as to misunderstandings and cultural differences they have experienced..

For example, when it comes to being interested in a woman or a man, how do you go about it..I heard for each culture its different.

If you meet up with a person and you like them, what do you usually do? I read in most Asian cultures, that long eye contact is a sign of insecurity and confrontation, so if a love interest does this to you? Does it disqualify them? If their culture sees eye contact as strength and confidence and the opposite of the other culture?

For my culture, for example, Eye contact is a very positive thing and a big sign of interest,.What about public displays of affection? I read its also rare that anything as of kissing or hand holding or anything of a romantic nature is done in public.. For me though, its also considered normal to do so and seen as a sign of showing affection..Naturally i would not do in front of parents or people i feel it would offend..

Also is there a ritual that happens before deciding if that person is considered for relationship? Do you go on dates? Or hang out a lot, or not at all? How do you show your disinterest or interest? Do you ghost the person or tell them directly?Do things go really fast or slow? Is there a time frame?

For me I like to go slow, and only do certain things with a person after certain commitment is given..If there is confusion it can create issues..

Also saving face/reputation after misunderstandings..How do you go about clearing stuff up? Can you forgive a person who offends your reputation, but also you ruined theirs?To what extent? I do forgive people even if they offend me, It is not a forever thing, just sometimes both sides tend to clash a bit on a rough note of ruining each others reputation..How are conflicts to be resolved with people who offend your reputation? Or do you just forget them and move on?If you just offended each other but didnt ruin someones reputation, is it forgivable or no? Especially if someone apologizes and tries to correct their behaviors..



If you are an Asian man living in Asia or a man who is Asian but living in a different country and has mixed cultures, I would like to hear your side of things..

Also not trying to be offensive or ignorant..Just curious as it seems to be a reaccurant theme when you get two people who are from two different worlds with clashing beliefs and culture..

Put simply YMMV - Your Mileage May Vary and someone else will too.

I live in Melbourne, Australia - one general misconception with 'Aussies' with Asians is that we're only attracted to other Asians, which is not the case.

Everyone is different. Everyone has their way of showing love and affection. Eye contact and be just one of those little things to show you are interested in someone or confrontation (look at professional fighters look at each other).
Just like a laugh can be a compliment or an insult.
Public display of affection, it's what the couple are comfortable with.

There is no time frame for love. It can be minutes to years! Look how people are married at different times. I think it's when two people can come to agreement at what stage they're at. You need to talk to them.

When you love truly someone, you tend to give up everything for them, including your reputation.
If things need 'clearing up', you either do it or you don't. Time heals everything.

When two people with clashing beliefs, they don't usually get together unless it is resolved to some degree.

My friend was telling me that her boyfriend had just buried his grandfather who passed of old age and then they had a party... but I’m pretty sure she meant a reception 😂😅

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As for being interested, I usually lick their face by the third date. If they don’t run away screaming, then I slowly reach for their hand and scratch my back with it.