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Questions Regarding Russian Dating Culture
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Posted by: Jenny

I am interested in a RM who works where I work. The problem is I don't know how to approach him. I am not sure how Russian dating culture works. I don't want him thinking that I am coming on to strong. What is your advice?

Posted by: BradIL

Well read the dating forum threads, and some of the trip reports.

RW expect RM to make the 1st move! If you are HOT for him... START DROPPING HINTS!

Posted by: Leprechaun

Welcome to the RMP Jenny. How would you make any man know you like him?
He is only Russian =o)

To really catch his attention say "good morning" to him in Russian while passing.
If he doesnt respond to that, I dont know.

Best of luck.

Posted by: PrincetonLion

Uh-oh, why nobody is interested in me?

Posted by: searcher

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Originally Posted by PrincetonLion

Uh-oh, why nobody is interested in me?

Poor guy! Don't worry, we'll find a nice, hot, sexy AW who will want you!

Posted by: inlove

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Originally Posted by Jenny

I am interested in a RM who works where I work. The problem is I don't know how to approach him. I am not sure how Russian dating culture works. I don't want him thinking that I am coming on to strong. What is your advice?

Jenny, the rules are pretty much the same. Most of the time guys make the first step, but ones in a while girls do too. Start some friendly chat with him by a watercooler or coffee machine, or anywhere else you see suitable. Ask him a few questions that require an open and long!) answer. Look for common points that you can explore, hobbies, interests, work problems, anything that gives you an opportunity to take the conversation futher. Men love helping a girl to solve something, to land a helping hand, so to speak, it makes them feel good.

Not too big of a problem, just something he does not need to spend too much time on.. Then invite him to coffee or luch as a token of your appreciation, and take it from there..
Or throw a small party and invite him "by the way".

If he is not interested in you, it will be more or less obvious right away..

Posted by: Jenny

I kind of felt embarrassed about asking that question. But I didn't want to make a major faux pas. I have thought about saying Privet to him and asking him where exactly he comes from. How do you say "Good morning?"

Posted by: inlove

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Originally Posted by Jenny

How do you say "Good morning?"

Dobroe utro.

Posted by: Leprechaun

http://www.waytorussia.net/WhatIsRu...sian/Part2.html

there ya go, all the basics you need =o)

What do others think of this?

Posted by: Khashyar

Welcome to the Russiam Meeting Place forums, Jenny.

I think that saying good morning or hello to him in russian would be an intelligent and intriguing way to get his attention and give him a hint that you are interested in him.

Good luck with your relationship, and please keep us posted.

Khashyar

Posted by: B82

If you like him, tell him. I told my (now) husband how I felt about him and found out that he felt the same way (he liked me too, yippie!!) However, he told me that he thought I was interested in someone (which I wasn't) and he would not have told me because he was too shy.

Posted by: Hostile_hostage

There's an English saying, "If you don't ask, you don't get".
The worst thing that can happen is that you get knocked back.
Say 'privet' and take it from there.

Good Luck !!

Posted by: MYXOMOR

My advise is to not ask where exactly he comes from, I think most people find it a bit irritating... I like the advise gave you about asking for a small favor and going to lunch as a way of thanking him. Good luck!

Posted by: Thorburn

I wonder how this turned out?

Posted by: Felice

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Originally Posted by Jenny

My advice
Try to talk to him, smile, say a compliment.
Say something that you like the way he works, ask him about his hobby.
And the most important thing - say that you feel very lonely....

Posted by: freebird

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Originally Posted by Thorburn

I wonder how this turned out?

Well its been about 2 years, no more posts by "Jenny", so unfortunately I think the RM must have said "Nyet"

Posted by: Felice

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Originally Posted by MYXOMOR

My advise is to not ask where exactly he comes from, I think most people find it a bit irritating... I like the advise gave you about asking for a small favor and going to lunch as a way of thanking him. Good luck!

What kind of people do you mean?
Asylum-seekers or illegal imigrants?

Other people usually introduce themselves first by saying as well where they came from.