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writes:I was just wondering: In the United Kingdom, what is the average sexual behaviour of people? Are the majority of people ok with no strings attached sex, or do most prefer waiting for a relationship? And is it a foreign concept to wait until you are married? If some of the locals can perhaps provide me with a bit of info, whether from statistics or experience. I am new in the country, and am still trying to figure out the best way to approach people. Thank you! Reply to this Question
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reader, anonymous, writes (1 August 2008): Stuff I forgot.. No matter where you are in Britian you can approach anybody and start talking to them by just mentioning the weather. It's our favourite subject, we talk about the weather all the time.
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reader, anonymous, writes (1 August 2008): Dash hard question, in the UK we do all of those and more. It really depends on the places you go and what your looking for. We have clubs and nightspots that are known for unattached sex, we have religious folks who go to quiet places, to tell the truth we've got the lot. It's hard to describe. As has been said, it's best for you to decide what you like, and then try to find out where the best place is for you to get it. Music and drinking are very big over here, and people can be divided by the music scene they like. But we also like sports, religion, nature, walking, history, fishing, trainspotting... Oh showers it's just too hard.
Watch british television, especially BBC, ITV and Channel4, different people watch different programmes and you will get some understanding of how people behave.
This gives a good running guide to the british sense of humour and tells you about lots of unimportant stuff.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/dna/h2g2/dontpanic-tour
We're an old country, and very diverse. Your question is too hard, after a while you'll understand, how difficult you question is.
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reader, saltwater +, writes (31 July 2008):
 I think it just depends what places and clubs you visit.
Men in nightclubs always come across as usually more "up for" (no pun intened) sex and a one night stand in the UK (not me though...) so I think finding a one night stand with someone (as long as its safe of course) will be pretty simple.
The UK is hugely diverse and has many types of sexual cultural beliefs; some believe you should wait until marriage, others be willing to engage is sex whether its a one night stand or in a relationship before marriage...like people in all countries
Like I say it just depends whats places you go and the people you meet there.
Though try not to visit too "out of the way" places as some shady people often loiter around there.
Good luck
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reader, Umari Solanthus +, writes (31 July 2008):
 The best answer is: whatever you feel is best.The UK has often been portrayed to be a well-spoken, polite-society country where people are polite, drink tea and engage in romance and do not even consider sex until they are happily married. This is a myth.All of the things you suggested occur regularly throughout the country, whether they are public knowledge or not, so it is not a case of 'is this normal in the UK' as 'what do I prefer?'Everybody is different. Lots of girls (and guys) are happy with no strings fun, even though it is usually frowned upon by a lot of people. While it is seen as fine for a guy to go from girl to girl (mostly), it is not usually the same for girls, who are referred to as 'loose', 'easy' or 'sluts' by men and women alike. I personally don't see the problem with having many partners as long as protection is used, but that's just one opinion. Everyone has different ones.On the other side of the coin, however, there are equally plenty of people who prefer to be in a relationship, or wait until they are married before having sex. The latter is rarer, I think, especially these days. It was common in the mid 1900s, but the practice, I believe, is far rarer now.My advice is that you do as you feel best. Don't be pressured to go with what is apparently 'the norm' for where you live. Men are a mixed breed. Some become impatient when a girl refuses to sleep with them after the first few dates, while others respect a woman's decision and will wait until she is ready. It's best if you decide what's right for you, before you go out looking for someone to approach. You don't want to approach the wrong one for you.Hope this helps a little.
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