Coworkers or friends of friends Local community events or festivals Places you visit frequently like gyms, coffee shops, or even on public transportation

Recreational sports or gaming teams Volunteer groups for charities or causes you care about Book clubs, painting classes, improv teams, or other artistic activities

Look for German men on the apps you’re familiar with like Tinder, Hinge, and OkCupid, or explore apps that are popular in Germany like ElitePartner, Parship, and eDarling.

Grabbing a drink (literally just one) at a casual bar Going out for ice cream or dessert in the evening Planning a walk or playtime for your dogs, if you have them

“How about dinner at Bäckerei this Thursday at 7pm?” “Let’s visit the art museum this weekend. How’s Saturday at noon?” Suggest days or times you’re free when you’re initiating the plans. “I’m free on Friday, are you?” works better than “When are you free?”

Of course, unexpected things happen that cause you to be late. Give your German guy as much warning as you can that you’ll be tardy and he’ll more than likely understand.

It might seem rude or cold to skip pleasantries, but Germans have a different definition of “polite” than other countries. To them, it’s respectful to get right down to business. German men also don’t do a lot of touching when you first get to know them. Instead of greeting them with a big hug, try a firm and simple handshake. [12] X Research source

German men are usually fairly frugal and good at managing their money. They find it attractive when their partner is the same.

On the plus side, you never have to wonder how a German man feels. He’ll be very honest about whether he likes you or not. Germans also say “no” more easily than in many cultures. They want to crystal clear when they talk and leave no room for ambiguity. He’ll expect you to be just as honest with him. He’ll take what you say as the truth and be hurt later if he discovers you only complimented him “to be nice. ”[15] X Research source

Ask him if he’s got any suggestions for your next trip. He’s probably pretty well-traveled already and would love to give you some tips. Germans travel internationally fairly frequently. There is a good chance you’ll meet a German man on your next cruise, trip to a large cosmopolitan city, or visit to a popular international tourist spot. Keep your eyes peeled!