one of the weirder phenomena- kids were generally expected to move out at 18, but simultaneously they'd often move into the basement of another church family who were friends of their parents. the density of working for and living with each other creates a lot of basis for gossip…
so then dating. there's lots of "youth" and "young adult" church-sponsored social events where you meet all the other singles and asking each other out is encouraged both generally and with specific nudges when someone thinks you'd be compatible. the women are much less guarded…
people date lightly at first- fun daytime activities, double date with friends, flirtatiously get to know each other while gossiping about their dates with friends and family who encourage/discourage the match depending. many of the dates are "meh" fizzles, but they're low…