Generally speaking, British people have a laid-back approach when it comes to dating. Unlike in some European countries, dates in the UK often center around drinking and heading to the local bar or pub. This is particularly true in the initial stages of getting to know someone.

How is dating different in the UK?

Dating is much less structured in the UK. Across the pond, singles tend to go with the flow. Its less structured, less formal here in the UK, said Quora user Alec Fanes in a forum on this subject. In the UK, people tend to muddle through haphazardly much more. Haphazard muddling is much more our style.