The season of love is upon us, whether you are single or taken and like it or not. Dating is difficult β expats in Czechia will know all too well that doing so in a different country makes life even harder. Many people pointed out personality- and culture-based differences, and opinion was split on whether dating here was overall harder or easier than back home.
Czech men are very reserved and will probably wait until the second or third date to show a physical approach and engagement. In my country, dating is much more direct and sensual. This is not a bad thing β I just found interactions difficult in the beginning. They simply lack that 'player' gene β and I like that about them. Others spoke about the desire for commitment and relationships.
Perhaps gossiping and being nosy can be annoyingβ¦ but those can be dealt with easily. Czechs are generally great. Some readers said that Czechs β due to cultural differences β seem less likely to date expats in Czechia. One reader noted that Czechs could often be unfairly discriminatory, even racist, to people of other cultures. Other readers said that, due to language barriers, Czechs prefer to date people from their own country.
Also, there is a lack of shared cultural references between Czechs and some foreigners. With people from a similar culture, I can talk for hours about movies, music, and books that are not popular here. When we asked readers whether dating in Czechia is easier or harder, we received a mix of responses β with about half saying it was more difficult.
We're more direct and extroverted, so you clearly understand what someone's intentions are, unlike here. Others believe dating in Czechia is trickier due to perceived overall higher standards and expectations.
