How To Pick Up A Guy When You’re In A Foreign Country And Barely Speak The Same Language

Travelling to another country is always exciting. This is especially true if you go alone. You’re out there rocking it up, living your life and maybe even doing things that you wouldn’t do back home. You are you, but the vacation version of you. And what does the vacation version of you do? Not crazy chances, but rocking the boat type of stuff that will make a great story when you get home.
So if you’re single, out in the world and maybe even in a country where there is a barrier thanks to language, how do you meet someone? Whether you’re looking for a one-night-stand, a fling or maybe something long lasting, you have to be able to get over all that “lost in translation”. It can happen, because as they say, “love is the international language.” Or, to be more honest, straight-up banging actually is.
Embrace the native tongue. If you've decided to travel abroad alone, there’s a good chance you have at least a very basic understanding of the language you’ll be encountering. This immediately puts you yards ahead of those groups of African who travel together and give the rest of us a bad fake accent. Between your broken English and your African accent, it will make for some fun talk that will be both cryptic and endearing. You’ll also get a mini language lesson out of it.
Be proud of your accent. When I’m in a foreign country I can’t help but shy away when someone asks if I’m African. Even if I have a line in their language down pat and I can roll it off my tongue with zero effort, my accent remains. While this used to bother me, I’ve learned (well, frankly I accept it because I have no choice) to turn it into a good thing. Now my response is: “Actually, I’m a New African.” No offense to the middle of the country, but conversation is inevitable! No one in a small town in Italy has heard of Ibadan. Sorry, but it’s true.
Feel out other cultures. When it comes to sex (or love) other cultures roll with it differently. Some places are far more free-spirited, while others are buttoned-up and proper. It’s important to be aware of which way the particular country you’re in works. What you might think is a great come-on, just may be truly offensive to someone else – and then you’ve blow your chances to get laid.
Lay off the alcohol. Be you.