It is completely normal for a woman to just hand over her number out of the blue, or for a man to join a conversation between two girls to ask if you want to go for coffee. Keep in mind, they will also find it very easy to break up with you the moment they feel like it, without much explaining or preparing. It is absolutely okay to go out on a date with a pair of jeans and sneakers and for a girl to not put heavy make up on.
Tel Avivians love the clean, naturally-pretty look and adopt a pretty laid back dress code. Israeli men and women are flirty, particularly in Tel Aviv. Young Israelis are usually very open and close with their families and they love inviting whoever they are dating for a Shabbat meal, which essentially means meeting the family. In fact, that is even early.
First off, WhatsApp. Talking on the phone, however last decade it may be, is always a preferred way to approach someone you want to show you are serious about. Israelis love foreigners.
Speak with an English, American, French or Spanish accent and you will never have that awkward silence moment we all dread. Israelis love talking about travel, hearing about other places, trying to mimic accents and most of all, complain about Israel, despite actually loving it. Some of the first names that come to mind when thinking about Israelis are Gal Gadot and Bar Refaeli β get where this is going? Anyone who has been to Tel Aviv will tell you about the variety of diverse, well-groomed and good looking people you can find around the city.
Israeli men and women love a challenge and can be quite persistent. Leave the door slightly ajar and they will slide it right open. Of course, if you are direct enough with your refusal, they will understand and leave you be. But keep in mind that Israelis, and men, in particular, are used to being teased and have no problem working hard to win over a hesitant woman.
