Engagement ring

[Jason-Sasha 1]

I'm not sure where the impression that engagement rings are necessary keeps arising. There is no formal requirement for it, and in fact many cultures (such as FSU countries) usually don't even have engagement rings, although this is changing in the bigger cities as western cultures gain more influence. While a CO might express curiosity or interest, it would (IMO) be an abuse of authority to read anything into the lack of a ring. And since anyone can just throw a rock on their finger, I highly doubt it strengthens the impression of an ongoing relationship either.

A little off topic.

As a beautiful woman working as a waitress, my wife was getting hit on quite a bit because she didn't wear her rings to work. She didn't want them getting dirty or lost. It became such a bother for her, I suggested we buy a cheap ring for her to wear to work. Even the smallest cubic zirkonium looks like about a full carat, so now her customers think she's married to a real moneybags. The Chinese don't really wear rings either.

The ring is quite attractive. I think we paid about $6 for it.

Ahh yes! But I'll bet she noticed a slight decrease in her average income

[pushbrk 12,881]

I'm not sure where the impression that engagement rings are necessary keeps arising. There is no formal requirement for it, and in fact many cultures (such as FSU countries) usually don't even have engagement rings, although this is changing in the bigger cities as western cultures gain more influence. While a CO might express curiosity or interest, it would (IMO) be an abuse of authority to read anything into the lack of a ring. And since anyone can just throw a rock on their finger, I highly doubt it strengthens the impression of an ongoing relationship either.

A little off topic.

As a beautiful woman working as a waitress, my wife was getting hit on quite a bit because she didn't wear her rings to work. She didn't want them getting dirty or lost. It became such a bother for her, I suggested we buy a cheap ring for her to wear to work. Even the smallest cubic zirkonium looks like about a full carat, so now her customers think she's married to a real moneybags. The Chinese don't really wear rings either.

The ring is quite attractive. I think we paid about $6 for it.

Ahh yes! But I'll bet she noticed a slight decrease in her average income

I would have predicted the same and been just as wrong. Her income has increased but amazingly the "Are you single?" kinds of questions haven't decreased as much as she hoped. It's just easier for her to deflect them now.

[mox 298]

I would have predicted the same and been just as wrong. Her income has increased but amazingly the "Are you single?" kinds of questions haven't decreased as much as she hoped. It's just easier for her to deflect them now.

Never underestimate the optimism (or sheer cluelessness) of the male of the species.

[RenShirls29 0]

RenShirls29,

Have you and your fiance met in real during the last two years? Do you have proof of your being together?

I'm guessing YES, since you've made it to the interview process. The engagment ring is not a big problem. You could have him send you a copy of the receipt for the ring. And if they ask, just tell them the truth, that he is bringing it to you, in December.

Everything should be fine, relax and prepare for your interview.

Take care, and God Bless..

Hi Thank you so much for replying... Yes we met personally last year June,2006 and we had a lot of pictures, letters, e-mails and even the chats we had i already printed that out...i also made an scrapbook for it... showing his frist message to me till present...

Thank you,

shirls

[RenShirls29 0]

Hi everyone! I'm a newly member here, just wanted to ask... about the engagement...My fiance proposed to me online through webcam...and it means the ring is still with him... so what if I still don't have an Engagement ring during my interview? cause and he'll gonna be here in December after my Interview Nov.27... Is it ok even I don't have a ring yet, Is there a possibility tha I get deny?...please help...thanks!

THANK YOU SO MUCH TO EVERYONE REPLIED... IT REALLY HELPED ME NOT TO WORRY ABOUT THE RING

[RenShirls29 0]

Not having a ring is no big deal. Many people opt to have wedding rings only.

Thank so much for replying...

Shirls

[Dan and Lynne 0]

Hi everyone! I'm a newly member here, just wanted to ask... about the engagement...My fiance proposed to me online through webcam...and it means the ring is still with him... so what if I still don't have an Engagement ring during my interview? cause and he'll gonna be here in December after my Interview Nov.27... Is it ok even I don't have a ring yet, Is there a possibility tha I get deny?...please help...thanks!

hi,

just a thought...(and a warning)

getting engaged is all well and good but dont post the ring! especially if the reciever lives in the UK!

my fiance made this mistake he wanted so much for me to have it, i recieved it and a month later i recieved the import duty bill amounting to £675, there is no way out of paying this duty as the UK only accept gift value of £36 anything above this is charged this stupid duty

after trying to explain this to customs that it was an engagement ring and therefore classed as a gift, they would hear none of it...they want their duty paid!

so...think first, soon you will be together and recieving the ring in person from the person who is supposed to deliver it is so much nicer that recieving the ring from the post man!!