Aspect	German vs British	Spanish vs British	French vs British	American vs British	Swedish vs British
Communication Style	Direct, honest, clear; may seem blunt	Warm, expressive, sometimes indirect; emotional	Elegant, witty, sometimes indirect; sophisticated	Friendly, open, casual; optimistic tone	Reserved, calm, understated; thoughtful
Dating Approach	Serious early, intentions clear	Romantic, passionate, expressive; courtship gestures common	Romantic, flirtatious, intellectual; playful	Casual early, “seeing each other” common	Slow, deliberate, equality-focused; independence respected
Social Norms & Boundaries	Clear boundaries, personal space valued	Close, physical affection common; flexible boundaries	Moderate, nuanced; flirtation socially accepted	Friendly, open; personal space flexible	Strong boundaries, privacy respected; subtle social cues
Friendship vs Romance	Friendship distinct; slow to trust	Friendships warm, inclusive; family-centric	Friendships conversational, often overlap with romance	Social, inclusive; friendships may mix with romantic circles	Friendship important, independent; slower to open emotionally
Attitudes Toward Commitment	Practical, planned, early discussions	Emotional, passionate, family-oriented; gradual	Intellectual/emotional compatibility; balance of spontaneity	Gradual, comfort-driven; long-term planning flexible	Thoughtful, equality-focused; commitment deliberate
Humor & Conflict	Direct, dry, situational; open conflict	Expressive, dramatic, playful; conflict may be emotional	Witty, sarcastic; debate accepted	Light-hearted, optimistic; conflict often softened	Dry, understated, calm; avoids unnecessary conflict
Public Displays of Affection (PDA)	Limited, private	Frequent, warm	Moderate, context-dependent	Common, casual	Limited, private, subtle

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This table highlights broad tendencies and cultural contrasts versus British norms.