Keeping up with the rules of dating can be a challenge, even in your own country. Depending on where you are in the world, the etiquette can vary a fair bit.
Even if you have worked out all the rules and terms for your home country, you could be lost if you search for love abroad.
Language experts at Babbel provided Business Insider with a list of appropriate ways to act on dates in different countries, covering everything from how to greet each other to who usually pays.
Here are the dating rules you need to know in 11 different countries around the world.
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1. France
When you meet up for a date with someone in France, it is common to kiss each other on the cheek twice, starting from the left cheek. There are some regional variations to this, too.
When on the date, it's not a good idea to bring up ex partners. It's also the done thing to split the bill.
2. Spain
In Spain, you say hello with one kiss on each cheek. It's not a great idea to bring up ex partners here either, but other taboo topics of conversation include money, politics, and religion.
Splitting the bill is common, unless the man — in a heterosexual situation — wants to be chivalrous.
3. Italy
In Italy, it's one kiss on each cheek, too. As well as exes, money, and politics, it's good to steer the conversation clear of personal issues, such as your health.
Italians have no rules about the amount of alcohol you drink on the first date. Splitting the bill is also common here.
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