Paris Street; Rainy Day."> Gustave Caillebotte’s Paris Street; Rainy Day. Photo: Corbis Marcel and I both swiped right. After the usual exchange of Tinder pleasantries, he suggested we meet for a drink that night, but I was busy, so he asked for my number to connect on WhatsApp. French guys really don’t play games — here’s what popped up on my phone the next day:“Dispo aujourd’hui pour un verre?” followed by a wine-glass emoji.
But for all the parallels, there are about a dozen culture clashes that make finding a partner in this romantic city even more of a nightmare — just in completely different ways. Or rather, completely opposite ways. If in New York you marshal an army of resources to pick the perfect first-date spot, here in Paris, men suggest just meeting at the metro and taking it from there.
On the plus side, at least Marcel paid for the bill and had suggested an actual location for our rendez-vous, which is far more than I can say for previous dates I’d been on with French men and something I’d grown accustomed to back in New York. Cole, 30, another New York transplant, thinks choosing a place in advance says something about what kind of guy he is. “It speaks volumes,” she says. “Same if he’s picking up the tab. Are you excited to see me or do you not give a shit? Also, shower before you meet me! I’ve gone out with guys and I’m questioning their hygiene. I’m like, ‘Don’t be a stereotype!’”
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