If you are an American woman and is curious to know what it’s like to date a traditional Haitian man, here are (5) common cultural characteristics to be aware of. This post is primarily aimed at American woman living in the United States.
Of-course, it goes without saying that these are simply common cultural similarities that you may encounter when dating a traditional Haitian man. Your actual experiences may be drastically different based on the individual preferences of the Haitian man that your dating.
Affection
Traditional Haitian men can be very affectionate, especially when they really like you. This include doing things such as holding your hand in public, giving you passionate hugs & kisses, & definitely referring to you as their “Cheri doudou“.
Food
Most traditional Haitian men absolutely love their traditional food dishes. This includes Haitian national staples such as “grio & bannann Peze, diri djon djon, bouyon, legume & pâté“.
Language
If you are dating a Haitian man in the U.S., chances are that he is either bi-lingual or tri-lingual. Most traditional Haitian men will speak both Haitian-Creole & English. And some may also be fluent in French or Spanish.
Respect
Many traditional Haitian men are also very big on “respect”. What some other cultures may find as “harmless jokes” or banter, traditional Haitian men on the other hand may find it to be quite disrespectful or even offensive. As with any intercultural dating experiences, it is very important to learn as much as you can about each other’s cultural nuances to potentially avoid these faux pas.
Family
Many traditional Haitian men come from tight-nit families. They are typically very close to their nuclear family members, especially their mom. In other words, making a good impression on his family from day one is very important to ensuring the potential longevity of your dating experience with him.
While this is not an exhaustive list of what you may experience as an American woman who decides to date a traditional Haitian man, these five cultural characteristics are very common.