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December 9, 2005

Single Ethiopians Get Dating Site?

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Single Ethiopian DatingOut of all the countries in Africa, what makes Ethiopia so special that it gets its own specialty dating site? Ethiopian Personals is part of the World Singles network of sites and they have a number of dating sites for specific markets.

None seem as strange as EthiopianPersonals.com, mind you. Now I’m the first to admit that I’m a bit foggy on African social studies. I have no idea which countries are the most connected. Is it Ethiopia? I’m thinking probably not, but I could be wrong. So why are they so special? Are Ethiopians known for their beauty? Again, I don’t know. I’ve met many gorgeous Ethiopians, men and women, but word of their worldly renown has yet to reach my deaf ears. Yet here they are getting a dating site that speaks specifically to their culture. I’m both impressed and bewildered. Anyway, this is a blog about my confusion. If you can think of a good reason why they would get a dating site ahead of any other country in Africa, please leave a comment below. This is just one of those things that will help me rest easier at night. ;) Beyond my confusion, for anyone who hasn’t visited a World Singles dating site like this one, you’re in for a treat. The only specific downside to Ethiopian Personals is that there just aren’t many members as of yet. Give it time, though. It’s a great site from a technical perspective so the people are bound to follow!

Posted by cup1d666 at December 9, 2005 3:56 PM

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Posted by: zinnah at November 27, 2006 6:44 PM

hey!
i'm goin to try to answer ur question briefly. why should ethiopians have their own dating site you say. well trying to answer tha question u think, 'what is it that makes ethiopians so special?'. well, ethiopia is the only african country that wasn't colonized (they sent shock waves around the world when they successfully fended off italians from thier land, with technology solely on the side of the italians). they ae therefor a source of pride for all africans. and also ethiopians are known world-wide for their beauty. they're an extremely beautiful people. And very cultured also. and that is two of the reason's why ethiopia should have a dating site

Posted by: k at July 12, 2008 6:08 AM

what there is no special thing about Ethiopia it is just a poor country in the horn of Africa, i dont know why people deny the facts surrounding them, they are very narrow minded and they spent all their time fighting with each other , there is no such thing as the suprmacy of the law or Democracy in Ethiopia people are the law and Democracy is a thing that will be given by some corrupt officials in the government But i tell you all people one thing , there is a real religious tolerance between the Muslims and the Christians that i think is the only thing that Ethiopia has Got , you might Talk about Axum,Lalibela and stuffs like that but those things doesnt give the people prosperity a peace

Posted by: Isayas at January 4, 2009 12:42 PM

Hey! Im a kenyan and i think Ethiopia should have there own site. its such a beautiful country and i hope to go there soon to meet my potential soulmate.

Posted by: paull23 at April 9, 2009 4:31 PM

This is a good question. In short, Ethiopians see themselves as different, not only to Africa but to the world as well. Historically Ethiopia was closed away from the outside world for almost 2500 years in the rugged interior. That nation is one of the oldest in the world, imagine that. A very old nation closed away from outside influence, maintained a unique culture, religious ritual, social rules and politics. It has its own alphabet system, its own unique calendar system, its own unique time system, unique military system, food, music etc... all unique.
On top of that, the people look very different than others in Africa and certainly the world.

It is very difficult for Ethiopians to fit in foreign cultures, including those in Africa.

Specially when the outside world has this negative outlook to black people, imagine how that is. The color label is something Ethiopians get exposed to when they go abroad. I stopped being a person and became a color when I came to the US. That was the most weird at first then disappointing thing I have ever had to face. People are labeled, black, brown, white, yellow, Red, etc...

Ethiopians are raised to be extremely respectful and courteous to strangers and elders. You lower yourself in public situations in respect to others. You talk quietly, and minimize eye contact.
That is the not the case in Africa and most of the world. I mean we bow more so than the Japanese. Oh by the way, Ethios actually are similar to the Japanese in most ways. Except that no one in the world knows Ethiopians are like that and get put off by how we act or think we are weird creatures.
European visitors who had been in other parts of Africa come to Ethiopia thinking they can act the same or get the same type of treatment. And then they get shocked, sometimes putoff by it or get disappointed for not getting the admiration they get elsewhere in Africa. Ethiopians are respectful to foreigners, black, white, yellow, everybody. if you are not Ethiopian you get a polite respectful gestures but you will not be held to the same standard Ethiopians have to each other. Ethios are way into their culture and immersed in it, they do not expect others to understand.
You see we feel cornered, we feel we will never be understood, we feel we are God's people who are going through tough times now, we feel different, we feel ashamed by the poverty in our country, we feel we need to stick together to be satisfied in life.

Posted by: Des at April 21, 2009 5:21 PM

I couldn't have said it better Des.

Posted by: ElNYC at May 8, 2009 6:22 PM

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