A WOMAN has revealed the biggest misconception when it comes to gypsy matchmaking.
Charlotte Ann, from the UK, regularly discusses her experience within the gypsy community and sheds a light on the culture on TikTok.
In one such clip, Charlotte revealed what it's like dating in the community and how it differs from 'country people.'
She said: "How do gypsies/travellers date versus country people?"
And Charlotte didn't hold back when it came to debunking the myth surrounding arranged marriages.
She added: "Now, I don't know where people got the notion from that travellers and gypsies do arranged marriages, but we don't.
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"We don't have arranged marriages.
"We're not meant to get married to a certain person at a certain age.
"There's no. We don't do arranged marriages."
Charlotte added that many travellers do get married young due to it being a 'cultural norm, it's not 'cause it's a cultural must.'
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Another difference Charlotte revealed was that you would not invite a partner round or let them meet your family unless you were in a very serious relationship
On first dates, you wouldn't be expected to meet your partner alone and it must be in a public place.
She explained: "You'll bring like your sister, your cousin, you'll bring one of the girls."
Lastly, Charlotte explained that you must get married before living together in the community.
The video posted to her account @charlotteann00 has since gone viral with over 100k views and over 6,000 likes.
People took to the comments section thanking Charlotte for sharing more about her culture.
One person wrote: "I'm starting to think it's like a common misconception that travellers/gypsies have arranged marriages, how did this even come about."
Another commented: "Your idea of first dates is so much safer and less awkward."
"If I went on a date my brother had to come with us so embarrassing," penned a third.
Meanwhile a fourth said: "Thanks for sharing your culture, it's really interesting to learn."
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"I like your traditions girls would clearly feel safer.,” claimed a fifth.
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