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sir pball

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11. Can't speak to Swiss women specifically or dating them even more specifically

Sat Mar 9, 2013, 11:30 AM

Mar 2013

But the Swiss people in general are extraordinarily rigorously procedural - I've noticed, at least in the South, if you don't start speaking to anybody, any time, for any reason (even to make a purchase in a store) with "Bonjour! Ca va?", they will very politely stop you midsentence to say just that, to which you must reply "Bonjour! Ca va bien! Et vous?" to which THEY have to reply "Bien, merci!" and only THEN are you allowed to converse. Makes the Germans look downright loose and playful.

I'd suggest finding a Swiss woman you aren't interested in who understands your social situation and can coach you through all this. I mean, I could be totally wrong - maybe with matters of the heart the Swiss like two dates and then pure hedonism, but somehow I don't get that feeling..

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Anyone here an expert on Swiss women, or Swiss dating? [View all] harmonicon Mar 2013 OP

English women are more outgoing than Swiss? kwassa Mar 2013 #1

That's a weird stereotype about the English that's totally wrong. harmonicon Mar 2013 #2

It might indeed be a social class thing. kwassa Mar 2013 #4

Well, there's a big difference between work and social situations. That's for sure. harmonicon Mar 2013 #5

Even if the teacher's a woman? talkingmime Mar 2013 #7

No clue DFW Mar 2013 #3

Of all of the qualities I would look for in a woman. sendero Mar 2013 #23

It is said that still waters run deep DFW Mar 2013 #24

yeah.. sendero Mar 2013 #25

"You might even go to...Amsterdam. Just be careful. European women are...different." talkingmime Mar 2013 #6

so then, Swiss women are not seen as individuals Tuesday Afternoon Mar 2013 #8

I'm pretty sure she's an individual, and - as I've said - we plan to see each other again. harmonicon Mar 2013 #9

you know they spell ass u me - anyway - if the relationship develops I would think Tuesday Afternoon Mar 2013 #10

Can't speak to Swiss women specifically or dating them even more specifically sir pball Mar 2013 #11

I'm in the north, but I think it's basically the same. harmonicon Mar 2013 #12

Gruezi! kwassa Mar 2013 #17

Gruezi! harmonicon Mar 2013 #18

just treat her with respect datasuspect Mar 2013 #13

I can't help but be myself. harmonicon Mar 2013 #15

I like a blend ashling Mar 2013 #14

I bought Swiss cheese once. What a rip-off! It was full of holes. Really! struggle4progress Mar 2013 #16

mos def. helped me. lol. so glad you have a generous nature. Tuesday Afternoon Mar 2013 #27

The only Swiss woman I know is from the Italian-speaking part, and she is Lydia Leftcoast Mar 2013 #19

I bet right about now BainsBane Mar 2013 #20

I have dated a swiss guy for a short tiime years ago. darkangel218 Mar 2013 #21

Oh, dear! harmonicon Mar 2013 #22

as a fairly reserved American woman, irisblue Mar 2013 #26