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The American dating scene is not only culturally very mixed (one of every eight people were born abroad!) but you can also find a great divide between the “Bible Belt” and the rest of the country. In the “Bible Belt” (the south-east part of the country) people tend to be more conservative in their values and commonly have more traditional relationship expectations.

The west coast and major cities tend to have more progressive values. It’s more common for the bills for dates in these areas to be split 50/50 or for couples to take turns paying for things. Whereas in the “Bible Belt” the man is expected to initiate and pay for things more.

Meeting at a local coffee shop for the first date is strongly engraved in the American dating culture.

However, while talking about favorite activities and date locations, people also mention axe throwing, billiard bar, paddle boarding, bar lounges, bookstores, wine bars, parks, etc. So, outdoor activities are also on this list.