Do EUROPEANS Date the Same Way?

We got Europeans from all over the continent to react to dating statements; from paying the bill, to affection, to getting married, how similar is the European mindset and how does it differ within Europe?

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0:00 Intro
0:43 In my country we have "the talk" to determine exclusivity
2:27 In my country we split the bill on the first date
6:45 There is no concept of "dating" in my country
9:10 One night stands & casual flings are common
10:16 Public displays of affection are common
12:36 Marriage is becoming outdated and we choose common-law instead

CREW:
Marina Iakovleva (directing)

Eddie Cristobal (video)

Lauren Neeson (audio)

Oleh Voitovych (editing)

CAST:
Salome (France):
Tamas (Hungary):
Irina (Spain):

Filmed in:
Toronto, Canada

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  • @henri_ol says:

    I like how the lady from Italy stepped backwards during the split the bill question 😂

  • @notyourdaddy2148 says:

    the italian lady is literally lois griffin

  • @DatingBeyondBorders says:

    Who did you resonate with the MOST in the video? 🌎

  • @amiquigonzales7917 says:

    Curious all these nationalities traditionally had a majority of Catholic population.

  • @Sammi_Kristiansen says:

    Thank you so much Marina for talking to us at the end of the video. I look forward to your vlog videos in Sweden and Norway. Safe trips!

  • @johngonzalez4298 says:

    Happy Thursday, Marina! Wishing you a wonderful week and sending my love ❤ from Miami, Florida, USA 🇺🇲. To me, I don’t expect a woman to pay on a first date but it is a nice gesture if she decides to contribute and it’s also important to know that the date is going well and that the vibes are there between the woman and I. I have been in a relationship a Spanish 🇪🇸 woman and her and I are completely different but we balance each other with our personalities like fire 🔥 and ice ❄ and I’m more the mellow type of guy. Keep bringing these videos Marina and keep up the good work. Bravissima 🙏🏻

  • @klimtkahlo says:

    Very fun episode! Nice people! Beautiful accents, all of them! ❤
    And yes when I lived in Germany and Austria, I never could tell who was a couple! As a southern European that was quite odd to me! And Spaniards, Hungarians, Irish and French were the friends I hang out with. I think culturally we meshed very well together. Also the Irish people hang out with the southern Europeans and NOT with the British or Americans, I found that very amusing! 😊

  • @dyardsale5475 says:

    The Hungarian looks like Hector Lavoe.

  • @HaleyAnneBechler says:

    As an American woman, I liked how the Hungarian and Irish men thought. I guess a bit more traditional, you could say? I love seeing all the different points of view and the beautiful accents! ✌💖

    • @BabaTraveler_058 says:

      Haley Anne Your Right En I Appreciate

    • @amiquigonzales7917 says:

      I think it all originates in the respect: to your own self, to your parents, to your family, to the other person. Of course people are free to get married or not, to start a family or not, but if you go in life respectfully with your moral values , big chances are that you will have the key to have later and forever a loving, and caring family.

    • @ilhuicatlamatini says:

      I agree! (also from US btw)

    • @movingshapes says:

      Traditional is staying a virgin until marriage.

      If you already spread your legs, you are not traditional.

      And if you expect anything material (like a plate of food), for your company during dinner, you are literally an escort. Possibly a prostitute.

    • @Joey-ct8bm says:

      It’s disrespectful to the woman to split the bill. Unless you don’t wanna be equal.

  • @helioflanaganveiga says:

    Love the video and the energy! People were super nice! Another great work by DBB!
    I’m Irish-Portuguese and because both countries have a huge Catholic influence, I was raised in a more traditional way in regard to dating. I was taught that a man should always strive to be the best version he can be when courting a lady. Be a gentleman, a provider, a protector. Make sure she’s happy, feeling loved, and safe. That also goes for inviting women out. I personally think a good man will gladly pay for a nice dinner with the lady he chose to invite out on a date.
    My grandpa used to tell me that “if you are man enough to choose to fall in love with a woman, be man enough to take care of her.” And I think the old man was right all along!

    • @dominicdannies7482 says:

      and what about the women ? is she in the kitchen like in the middle ages ?

    • @ilhuicatlamatini says:

      Aw, love your grandpa’s advice❤. I agree, too.

    • @dominicdannies7482 says:

      @@ilhuicatlamatini on a more serious note I would like to ask as a 26 years old grandpa – are there any roles for women ? Since men are the protectors, providers and thousands other roles combined etc …. where is the equality here ?

    • @Bracarensis says:

      Portugal has been changing very quickly fortunately 👍

    • @Bracarensis says:

      ​@@dominicdannies7482they must be alive. That’s their only obligation for a relationship 😂

  • @edugr93 says:

    I think what the spanish girl said was accurate to the average spaniard; expecting the guy to pay for the bill is seem as entitled. People get engaged in their late 20s/early 30s, you’re seem as CRAZY if you marry someone without having already lived with them beforehand, if people (most i would say) marry in the church is for aesthetic reasons or to please their grandma/mom. There is no concept of ‘dating’ we call it ‘going out with someone’ until you guys decide to ‘be together’, but the point at which exclusivity starts depends on the person, the age, the context… is always best to explicitly talk about it, but it’s usually expected early on if you keep ‘going out’.
    One night stands are common when going out clubbing.

  • @danam3540 says:

    I would say I resonated most with the Hungarian gentleman. I wasn’t expecting that, but how cool to know!

  • @josehugomartinez6661 says:

    Interesante y genial video, me parece muy curioso mirar perspectivas de diferentes nacionalidades. En México, sin generalizar, se mira bien que el hombre pague por el tema “caballerosidad”, aunque yo creo que no debería ser cuestión de género nada, más bien todo en un común acuerdo como pareja.

    • @Frivals says:

      🤦‍♂️When you pretend men to pay for you in exchange for sex is called prostitution and for an illusion of sex is called scam.

  • @Csabberfej says:

    It’s good to see my home country (HU) represented. I hope to see more.

  • @melissa-ut5fk says:

    Thank you so much Marina You are Awesome as always, very happy to see you

  • @Daniel-yc5fu says:

    As a Spaniard, I think the Spanish girl represented us accurately. People from the countryside may disagree, but most of the population lives in urban regions

    • @miguelberdia5511 says:

      Agree

    • @rickfromjersey8098 says:

      what a shame, as a latino from the America’s its sad to see Spain turn too liberal and lose its traditions@@miguelberdia5511

    • @marvin2678 says:

      thats such a sad way of life ngl

    • @ari_jean says:

      ​@@marvin2678 Yeah honeslty… I moved to Spain a year ago from Poland and between Spanish guys and Latin guys, judging by my experience, I definitely prefer the Latin ones.
      The stereotypes about “passion” and “fun” Spanish people.. I just don’t see that at all.
      Maybe it’s just Madrid tho, but the guys seem super passive.

    • @marvin2678 says:

      @@ari_jean oh No i meant sleeping around with so many people frequently that you some how have a Talk about how your exclusive now…interesting Expience tho from your Side

  • @nana16792 says:

    About the talk to determine whether you’re exclusive or not, I think most times it comes down to the individual. I am Spanish, and to be honest, I think most people would expect you to respect whatever you’re starting with them even before the talk, but I know others don’t; that’s why it’s important to have that talk so that everyone is on the same page. But I moved to the UK, and it was kind of similar; again, it depended on the individual, some wouldn’t have the talk but talked to other people (you kind of had to read between the lines sometimes XD), others didn’t have the talk but respected the relationship, and others after admitting they weren’t even sure how things worked anymore in this respect did want to have the talk just to be sure that they weren’t being misled.

  • @pyrenaea3019 says:

    El hecho de que el hombre no lo pague todo en España es porque hubo una época en la que ser rico era ser prácticamente un Dios, entonces se empezó a ver como algo clasista.

    Creedme que esto es algo reciente. Además, la mujer española es ampliamente independiente y poco interesada, no necesita expresamente a nadie para que se gaste el dinero en sus caprichitos.

  • @barkasz6066 says:

    Yeah the Hungarian guy is spot on with the Hungarian attitudes.
    One thing I personally have not experienced is girls taking advantage of this and trying to get like a free meal or something. And yeah it’s not every time by any stretch of the word. Like he said, it’s just the first 2-3 dates. Then you go 50-50 or sometimes the girl pays if you’ve been dating for a long time. I’ve been dating a girl for 3 years and it’s usually like if we go somewhere then I pay for lunch, she pays for the museum tickets and snacks, etc.

  • @degasedgar says:

    Definitely Hungarian guy answers are the sweetest and most gentlemen like. As a women you would feel more secure then a Spanish approach I think.

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