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It should also be mentioned that arranged marriages take place frequently in traditional Asian culture. Parents may actually choose who their child will marry, and the choice is made based on compatible culture and values, as well as financial circumstances. Age of the potential partners and, to some extent, physical attraction to one another may also be taken into consideration, but a child is expected to honor and obey their parents' decision.
Honor is everything in Asian society, so it's crucial to conduct yourself respectfully.
* Be on your best behavior: This means use your manners at all times and be thoughtful of your date's needs and concerns. Listen attentively when your date speaks to you, even if you are a little bored with the topic. Be willing to do some of the things he/she likes instead of just things that interest you. * Be honest: Don't exaggerate about your education, financial situation or your employment prospects. If you've been married before, be up front about it and let your partner decide if continuing the acquaintance is in everyone's best interest. * Never push the relationship too quickly: The quickest way to scare off a new partner is to try and maneuver him/her into the bedroom. It shows disrespect for the person and is often a real deal breaker. Many traditional Asians will choose to save the sexual relationship until after marriage, so know what you are looking for in the relationship before you begin. If you want a relationship with the potential to last, take the time to get to know your partner. Learn about his/her likes, dislikes and interests, even if you don't share all of the same views.
Asian families put a great store in their cultural traditions, so expect to be included at celebrations and ceremonies. It doesn't hurt you to attend, even if you don't hold the same beliefs, and you may find the experience enlightening as well as entertaining. Just remember to behave politely and all should go well.
Does this mean you have to give up your own customs and traditions? No. Respect and honor is a two way street, and your partner and his/her family should be considerate of you as well.
Many families of Asian decent have lived in the West for generations and no longer follow many of the traditional Asian dating traditions. People can meet and date whoever interests them, and sex may or may not be part of the equation. Families may not be as involved with who their children choose to date, but you can still expect them to show ordinary parental interest and concern.
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For many Koreans dating is with one thing in mind: marriage. This is true for both parties, it seems. Upon meeting single Koreans (guys and gals), especially since I am married, I invariably get the request to introduce them to some nice person. It's quite flattering at first, but then you get to notice a pattern here.
Koreans are often introduced by friends, relatives and (in rarer cases now) matchmakers. They are so busy studying (when they're younger) and working (when they're older) that they have little chance to mix-and-mingle--and when they do go out on the town it is usually in same-sex groups or with relatives or co-workers (which, it seems, are off-limits).
If a date is one-on-one it is called a so-gay-ting (weird name) and if double ot triple dating it's called a mee-ting. Before a first date (or 5 minutes into one) each party will likely know the other's (i) graduation year and school (and job and title), (ii) birthday, (iii) family and religious background (including father's job), and likely (iv) salary and (v) goals. This is one of the few areas that Korea is extremely efficient in.
They usually meet at a trendy cafe and exchange vital information. After that, if things go well, future dates ensue. If not, that is it. Very matter-of-fact (and rather an oddity here, given Koreans penchant for high emotion--e.g., football matches). Parents then, usually, cover the wedding and help set up the couple and off they go to make a family.
It should also be mentioned that arranged marriages take place frequently in traditional Asian culture. Parents may actually choose who their child will marry, and the choice is made based on compatible culture and values, as well as financial circumstances. Age of the potential partners and, to some extent, physical attraction to one another may also be taken into consideration, but a child is expected to honor and obey their parents' decision.
Honor is everything in Asian society, so it's crucial to conduct yourself respectfully.
* Be on your best behavior: This means use your manners at all times and be thoughtful of your date's needs and concerns. Listen attentively when your date speaks to you, even if you are a little bored with the topic. Be willing to do some of the things he/she likes instead of just things that interest you. * Be honest: Don't exaggerate about your education, financial situation or your employment prospects. If you've been married before, be up front about it and let your partner decide if continuing the acquaintance is in everyone's best interest. * Never push the relationship too quickly: The quickest way to scare off a new partner is to try and maneuver him/her into the bedroom. It shows disrespect for the person and is often a real deal breaker. Many traditional Asians will choose to save the sexual relationship until after marriage, so know what you are looking for in the relationship before you begin. If you want a relationship with the potential to last, take the time to get to know your partner. Learn about his/her likes, dislikes and interests, even if you don't share all of the same views.
Asian families put a great store in their cultural traditions, so expect to be included at celebrations and ceremonies. It doesn't hurt you to attend, even if you don't hold the same beliefs, and you may find the experience enlightening as well as entertaining. Just remember to behave politely and all should go well.
Does this mean you have to give up your own customs and traditions? No. Respect and honor is a two way street, and your partner and his/her family should be considerate of you as well.
Many families of Asian decent have lived in the West for generations and no longer follow many of the traditional Asian dating traditions. People can meet and date whoever interests them, and sex may or may not be part of the equation. Families may not be as involved with who their children choose to date, but you can still expect them to show ordinary parental interest and concern.