I’m Dating Someone From Another Race, How Should I Act When I Am In Their Culture?

Dating someone from another race isn't always easy on the relationship. You will most like face pressures from many different angles as you encounter suspicion, prejudice and ignorance, however, that doesn't mean that you should become something or someone you are not just to fit it. Always be yourself. If the culture you are stepping into is vastly different than yours, be willing to learn. There may be some things you will have to do in order to avoid offending the culture, however, once you are away from it, don't feel the need to reexamine your own culture and ways of thinking unless you really want to. Don't overcompensate for your differences by going to the extremes either. Trying too hard to fit in and be like everyone else will only insult them. As an outsider, be aware of your position in the group and work hard to be accommodating, accepting and not afraid to try something new.

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You don't have to act , just be youself and show them that you're interested in learning about their culture and I'm sure they'll be happy that you want to know them better. And I'm sure they would also be curious and interested to learn about your culture.

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you should be yourself they should like you and vice versa for your respective personalities and respect and love for each other regardless of the colour of each others skin.

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The only advice i can give you is...Be yourself. The more you be yourself the more comfortable you will be around your boyfriend and his family. Don't get uptight. Be talkative so they can feel out your vibes and vice versa. It isn't easy dating someone from another race/culture but if this is the route you chose to take then there are ways of making yourself fit right in....For example: Don't be shy, talk like you would to your boyfriend...Laugh and joke around. Its hard dealing with acceptance from another race. Butt hopefully they will look beyond your skin color and look at the person you are behind all of that....I wish you well.

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Just be polite and interested.
Be yourself and don't feel obliged to do things that you can't feel comfortable with.
Your partner has the same problem when adapting to cultural differences in your culture.
Differences can be treated with respect and interest but be realistic and accept that there may be things you aren't happy with.
The biggest problem can sometimes be if couple from different cultures and religions have children and both want them brought up in their particular way.
Compromise is possible but you shouldn't compromise your own cultural values just to please other people.
If you have a problem with an aspect of your partners culture, discuss it and ask questions.

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I would do a lot of observing and take notice of all that is around you. Enjoy yourself and if you don't understand something ask your boyfriend.

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