i would have thought that Americans were probably one of the hardest to stereotypes.... as there are so many... WASPS, southern gentlemen, New Yorkers.... etc etc
if that makes sense...
Ok, well, you know he likes you. And you know he isn't shy. I think he is thinking he is going to be murdered by your brothers. Either that, or he thinks you are going to want to marry him if he kisses you. Both are very common stereotypes that Americans have about women from the Middle East.
I think you should come right out and say, "are you going to kiss me or what?" Otherwise, next time, linger in a dark hallway and sort of lean in ... if he kisses you, great, otherwise you know you have a dud!
I dunno, I used to work for an American company, I wouldn't say the men are all the same.
East Cost, West Coast, Southern and Mid-West maybe [i'>at a stretch[/i'> you could generalise, as they might have similar values/behaviour traits, but as I said, I really think that would be stretching it!
Shamina my recomendation would be you if you [i'>absolutely have [/i'>to know this stuff now, then you need to be asking these questions of your man-friend. Don't make any assumptions based on the opinions of a random bunch of women on an internet forum. But really, I think the best thing would be just to lighten up and cruise for a bit and get to know each other a bit better before rushing into deep and meaningfuls or you might scare him away.
I don't know that you should stereotype people based on the country they're from.
*runs and hides*
I'm not sure too, but wanted to know whether there are some certain things I should be careful about them or not. that's it.
You know cultures are different and we need to try to understand how the others feel or interpret of our actions.
Right, well, you'll have to provide more details. American men are very complex. How old is he? How long have you known him? Where did you meet him? Where in the US is he from?
Probably he is going slow because he knows you are from the Middle East and wants to make sure he won't be murdered by your brothers for kissing you!
Ok, He is 26, 3 years younger than me, i Know him for 2 weeks only, He is from LA, I met him while I was sitting with friends and chatting, He approached and simply asked me for a date. I was shocked but accepted, following day he took me to a nice restaurant and was so polite and slow.
You are right, he might be afraid of getting closer but he knows I am independent girl who is living alone for a couple of years and I even told him that we are not that kind of conservative middle eastern.
So what do you think now?
Right, well, you'll have to provide more details. American men are very complex. How old is he? How long have you known him? Where did you meet him? Where in the US is he from?
Probably he is going slow because he knows you are from the Middle East and wants to make sure he won't be murdered by your brothers for kissing you!