Helpful hints when dating Irish girls - A guide for American lads

Chivalry, drinking habits and knowing just how Irish you should be - all you need to know about wooing Irish cailins

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MOLLY MULDOON,

IrishCentral Deputy Editor

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We are a force to be reckoned with but you American guys might need a helping hand when it comes to dating Irish women

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6. Be Chivalrous

Work that American charm that you’re famous for. Hold open doors, offer to pay for drinks/dinner. Irish men are known for many things, but American men definitely trump them in terms of chivalry. So put all those good habits your mother taught you to work.

7. Some Final Don’ts

Do not mention Riverdance, the IRA, or Bono. These topics of conversation will not whip your date into a verbal frenzy. Try to avoid religion and politics also. We are very feisty by nature so it’s not a good idea to get us fired up at this early stage.
 
All in all, we are not that complicated. We like good banter and a beer. Try not to mention the fact that you still live with your parents and that you don’t know how much your car loan repayments are, because your parents pay them. You need to come across as the stereotypical American man of strength and courage. Just keep these helpful hints in mind and the Irish ladies should be lapping it up.

Originally published in 2010.

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