She'll probably run on LST. That's Latino Standard Time for all you gringos out there, so when you make dinner reservations for 8, you might want to tell her to meet you at 7 just in case. On the plus side, if you're going to any Latin-specific events her family's throwing a party, etc. In other words, plans are flexible and always subject to change. A post shared by theflama on Nov 24, 2014 at 5:39am PST 3. She'll take forever to get ready for a date. Trust, the wait will be totally worth it. Fact: No one rocks red lipstick the way Latinas do. Don't call her 'spicy' or 'feisty. Also, don't compare her to food. Don't expect her to speak Spanish in bed either. And don't ask, because that gets awkward really quickly. Don't be alarmed if she introduces you to her family parents, grandparents, cousins, and all seemingly early on. The sooner she gets you cleared by mami, papi, and the rest of the crew, the sooner she'll know whether she wants to keep you around or not. But don't introduce her to your family too soon. Yes, this is a bit contradictory to the above point, and it may even seem a little unfair, but that's just how it is. If you ask her to be a +1 at a wedding or big family affair too early on, she'll think you're getting serious, so if you're not, don't do this. Don't try out your Spanish on her. It's kind of cute that you want to be able to speak to her in Spanish, but also kind of annoying at the same time when all she wants to do is enjoy dinner. A date's not the time to bust out the few phrases you remember from Spanish 101. But that said, if her family asks if you want to speak in Spanish while you're together, go for it. If she has relatives, for example, who speak very little English who want to speak to you in Spanish, and you know some, it's OK to try and bridge that gap. No one will be offended, and her family will probably appreciate it. Please don't expect a home-cooked meal every night. Some Latinas grew up cooking, and others have started fires just trying to boil water, so if she suggests takeout or pizza, go with that and don't complain. Her family might be around a lot. Like, a lot a lot. As in, if something happens to you that you don't want anyone to know about, keep that shit locked down deep inside, because if you tell her, everyone else will know by the end of the day too. But on the bright side: There's nothing like having the love of a big Latino family around, and if you guys work out, you'll get to call them yours too. Don't expect her to call you papi. But only on very special occasions, so don't bank on it! She loves being Latina, and it's important to her.
