Student Writing: Marriage & Dating Customs February 21, 2017

In Japan, there is a custom in which women give chocolates to men on February 14th. In return, men give cookies to women on March 14th. The purpose of this behavior is not only to show love, but to show gratitude. – Yoshi, Japan

In my country, for the first date, usually the man invites the woman to the restaurant and he pays the check. If he is very romantic, he gives flowers to the girl. In the case of a marriage proposal often the man chooses a particular important place for the couple and he gives the ring to the future bride! – Maria, Italy

Marriage customs in Thailand are Buddhist. [The bride and groom] offer food to the monks, wear traditional Thai dress and there is Thai music and food for the party. Praiya,  Thailand