Dating in the US, how does it work?

Question

Watching American shows and films I noticed that there is some sort of datingsystem in the US.

You ask someone out on a date, the guy pays for it and afterwards you at least kiss or go straight to the bedroom.

Is dating really so formalized in the US?

Answer 1

No,It just Tv.

Answer 2

No, not at all.  Sometimes it is more formal and sometimes it is just 'hanging out'.  Everyone is different.  You do not have to kiss at all or go straight to the bedroom.  Television is for entertainment purposes and it probably wouldn't be too entertaining to watch if they didn't spice it up some.

Answer 3

Dating isn't always how it is on television ;)

But usually one of the two will ask the other on a date, and if they agree, they'll go on it. Unless there is an extreme connection they probably won't kiss (and definately not go into the bedroom for s*x) on the first date.

The guy usually pays for the date beacuse it's etiquette.

Answer 4

Oh no way!

Everybody has their own preference as to what they do and what they want from a date.

Some guys ask the girl -- some girls ask the guy. It just depends.

Sometimes the guy pays, RARELY the girl pays, but often, both split the bill or pay for their self.

Some people kiss after the date, some people wait until the second, or when they are more comfortable... some are just impatient and go straight to the bedroom after wards. It's not so categorized anymore.