Gifts - first meeting

[GoodOlBoy]

What if She don't like Wine!.......

A Russian Woman who doesn't like wine or champagnski ?

I have NEVER met one! 


GOB

[Whynot]

....and i wouldn't want to meet one who doesn't like it! 

Speaking of which - i am guessing that there is a reasonable selection of italian and french wines available throughout the FSU?

Are there any regional wines that are particularly good - eg Georgian wines?

Spasiba!

WN?

[SANDRO43]

Are there any regional wines that are particularly good - eg Georgian wines?

I understand they tend to lean on the sweet side .

[HiTech]

I understand they tend to lean on the sweet side Sad.

I am a very lucky man that my wife does not follow that trend. Others who I dated liked whine with the sweetness of maple syrup.

[Faux Pas]

....and i wouldn't want to meet one who doesn't like it! 

Speaking of which - i am guessing that there is a reasonable selection of italian and french wines available throughout the FSU?

Are there any regional wines that are particularly good - eg Georgian wines?

Spasiba!

WN?

I found wines from about anywhere in the world in Russia. Even just about any distilled spirits as well. I have always had a bit affection for the knowledge of wines for various reasons. I can tell you that some of the best wines are also some of the cheapest in price if you know what you are buying. I really like the Crimea wines. Anyway, I am rambling, ask her what her taste in wines are. Take some that is in both your and her taste.

Unlike SANDRO, I found my RW's as well as her friends and families taste to be more to the dryer wines both whites reds. They really loved California wines. They do tend to be more costly in FSU and thus untried by many in the FSU so it is a treat for most I encountered to drink some. California wines are available in FSU but the selection and the price really sucks

[SANDRO43]

Unlike SANDRO, I found my RW's as well as her friends and families taste to be more to the drier wines both whites reds.

FP, I was referring to Georgian wines, not to FSUW's tastes, although the two may be related in some ways : wine is an acquired taste, and one is bound to be influenced early on by what is readily available locally.

[Faux Pas]

FP, I was referring to Georgian wines, not to FSUW's tastes, although the two may be related in some ways : wine is an acquired taste, and one is bound to be influenced early on by what is readily available locally.

I understand and that may be the case for many. I have read many posts where the most popular tastes of wine for RW was stated to be the sweet and fruity. This is probably the case where one may not be familiar with fine wine (although not always the case). I well underestimated my RW's taste in wine. She's didn't like the sweets and actually taught me about Russian, Georgian and Ukrainian wines. I was thoroughly impressed.

I was almost tempted to take some chardonnays and the like because I didn't trust what she was telling me (based on what I read on the forum). I opted instead to take her at her word and took blancs, merlots and pinots. They all loved them. Just goes to show you can't believe all that ya read on the internet 

[ECOCKS]

My wife prefers dry reds without too fruity a bouquet.

Look into the Moldovan wines for some variation. They are producing some good vintages down there or were before the recent troubles.

[Gator]

So....in summary - if i ... steal a rolex i should be ok... ;-)

If you wear a rolex, be prepared to spend money on her, or otherwise she will think you greedy ("He has plenty of money to buy himself an expensive watch, yet does not buy a 'pretty' for his woman").

[Gator]

i was going out with a guy who makes 20k bucks a month ... and he wore the ugliest shoes i've ever seen to our first date. 

Were they like these?  These range from $500-750.  I have four pairs, and each is over 20 years old.  Drives my RW wife crazy. 

[SANDRO43]

Were they like these?  These range from $500-750.  I have four pairs, and each is over 20 years old.  Drives my RW wife crazy.

Are they sweet or dry ?

[mies]

those are really nice shoes! :-)
I'm sure even old they look and feel great on feet.

as for Aloe's story - I would not change my shoes or clothes on the request of my date. Especially I would not do so if my date is spending my money. My husband is the only person who has a say when i pick what to wear for going out. Interestingly - he never objected to my style or cloth/shoes choices.

I also have a friend who earns $20K/mo in Kyiv. He always make jokes how the luxury store personnel would not let him in when he is in his leisure clothes - sport shoes, and how they are all around him trying to sell him something when he is in his business suit. He says they are cheap and cannot identify the valuable customer - poorly trained to work in such store.

[Aloe]

nope, not like those. besides it wasn't my initiative to tell him, he asked me what i thought of him when i first saw him, so i just answered the question 

[Sharp]

A Russian Woman who doesn't like wine or champagnski ?

I have NEVER met one! 


GOB

errrr!! You mean all of these women 1st go for wine then let you talk with them!...

[mies]

A Russian Woman who doesn't like wine or champagnski ?

I have NEVER met one! 


GOB

now you met me  i like neither wine nor champagne. Or rather I cannot drink them - become drunk after first glass.
I like scotch though. Scotch is fine in moderate quantities, and no side effects for me.

errrr!! You mean all of these women 1st go for wine then let you talk with them!...

Yeah... kind of.. i downed 3 bottles of Cristal before letting my husband talk to me 1st time. Love is tough 

[emc]

I think flowers is the best choice ))) always pleasent to get flowers ) 

[Faux Pas]

now you met me  i like neither wine nor champagne. Or rather I cannot drink them - become drunk after first glass.
I like scotch though. Scotch is fine in moderate quantities, and no side effects for me.

Yeah... kind of.. i downed 3 bottles of Cristal before letting my husband talk to me 1st time. Love is tough 

For most men everywhere that always makes the lady much more attractive

[Stix]

Flowers (pleasant smalling ones) are good if you can grab some. I should have the luxury of getting settled in for a few hours before meeting anyone-however, I can see how it would also be very nice to have the lady greet you at the airport or train station. I think chocolates would be good in winter but maybe not so good in summer if you're waiting outside for a while.

[emc]

I think that if you really want to make a pleasent present for the Lady, for the first meeting, you should know what she likes. It can be chocolate, but you should know what kind of chocolate to bring.
Someone told about books  ))) be careful with it.

[Candy]

Women love flowers and candies. This gift is perfect for first meeting
Real gentlman always bring flowers to lady if he wants to make good impression to her.

[Whynot]

Folks -

Happy to report that gifts were very much appreciated by both ladies.  Went for chocolates and one the lucky women got flowers later after i decided i liked her.

WN?

[mies]

молодец!

[gemini]

I have heard such from many RW with a somewhat different twist.   It is not that the generous poor man may be able to earn more, it is the fact that he will be more generous with everything including his emotions, time, freedom, trust, etc. 

I am 100% agree with this statement. It is not the cost of your presents but your attitude. To  give her the only one expensive present in 1t day is worth than give her cheap flours every day. Ask what she likes and try to surprise her. Your efforts will be appreciated.

It may be not a bad idea to bring some small presents for her parents  (book about your city) even if you won't meet them. It will show to her you are not a sex-tourist but serious man, looking for a wife, respect her parents and willing to meet them if things goes well.

[Tamara]

It may be not a bad idea to bring some small presents for her parents  (book about your city) even if you won't meet them. It will show to her you are not a sex-tourist but serious man, looking for a wife, respect her parents and willing to meet them if things goes well.

Great idea! Always have a couple souvenirs that you can present. IMHO I would save them for the meeting though. Giving small presents to the lady for her parents on the first date seems a little weird to me. 

[Candy]

Box of chocolate is always a winner... Bring a book about the place where you live too and flowers. If everything goes well, you will be a gift for her..if not ... you will be glad to have not bought something too expensive.

Personally I don't think to give a book at first meeting is a great idea.  Everybody now can go online and find all information about the place where person lives.
I think flowers and candies are good enough.