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During the week, socializing tends to be meeting for a coffee or a beer close to the university. Weekends are usually spent with family, but they may meet up with friends for an occasional beer at a café or pub.
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Take the initiative to make friends. Students may have studied English or other languages, but they are timid about using them with a native speaker.
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There is a very high alcoholism rate throughout the country. Alcohol is freely available.
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Smoking is still allowed in all restaurants, but they must have a smoke-free area.
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Anything that is done to excess is considered impolite, whether it is being drunk or being loud in public.
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When it comes to dating, men usually ask women out. It is rare, but a woman can ask a man out.
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First dates are usually a coffee at a café or a walk. Most students are on the poor side, so dates tend to be less lavish. The man pays.
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