People looking for love online are often left to wonder how they should approach the person at the other end. This is because the conversation is not face-to-face, rather it takes the shape of some kind of non-personal interaction that is hard to decipher. As a result, most of us inadvertently commit unpardonable mistakes while trying to impress the person at the other end. Although totally avoidable, these mistakes can often prove to be spoiler for your chances of finding true love online. Here are some of the mistakes that you should absolutely avoid dating online.
Mistake #1 Haughtiness
There is no substitute to humility. While you don't have to show uncalled for humility in tough situations, but a humble attitude will show in all your conversations with your date on the Internet. On the other hand, a haughty attitude will take you nowhere, as no one likes his or her dream date to be full of arrogance and have scant respect for others. If you keep ranting about yourself, your wealth, your fancy gadgets, and the conversation simply veers around 'You', be prepared for a premature end to your relationship even before it has taken off. You can easily avoid this mistake, by being modest about your achievements and possession, and instead, stress on mutual exchange of interests.
Mistake #2 False Identities
There is no point in assuming false identities of rich and famous or a top-notch professional, which you are not. Sooner or later, your true identity will be revealed and you can count on me, nine out of ten times, that would be the last day of your relationship. If you were looking for long-term relationship, then falsehood would lead you nowhere. It may seem innocuous at first when you are just starting out with a chat, but things can go horribly wrong if the other person turns out to be your dream girl or man and you've already built castles of falsehood in order to impress her or him. Try to be honest and truthful to yourself and your partner without being arrogant about your honesty.
Mistake #3 Sex Talk
You may have come cross most people in your everyday lives being open to conversations that revolve around sex. Assuming that the person at the other end could be impressed at the mere mention of the 'S' word is, perhaps, the biggest mistake of all. And if the girl or man at the other end is, indeed, impressed with such a talk in the initial stages of your relationship, most often than not, he or she is not your dream date. Any long-term relationship cannot be merely sustained on 'sex' levels. And ideally, such kind of conversation should be reserved for a much later stage when your mutual comfort levels are at a stage where both of you are in a position to commit to long-term relationship.
Admittedly, there are plenty of other mistakes you can commit while dating online, but the above-discussed mistakes are simply too obvious and sadly, too common.
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Fortunately, there are many things you can do to ensure your first email gives a good impression, here is some key advice on what you should and shouldn't do.
DO: Concentrate on them
It may be tempting to talk about you, but a good tip is to try to shift the emphasis onto the recipient. A compliment will make them feel special, and if you reference something they have said in their dating site profile, it shows you are genuinely interested. They will be flattered that you have made the effort to read about them.
DON'T: give your life story. Less is more...
It is always going to be slightly nerve-wracking sending your first email to someone when dating online, but the key to getting that crucial message right is to keep it light.
One mistake many people make with a first email is to give too much information. Your dating profile is there for people to find out about you, so there's no need to talk at length in an email about your job, interests and hobbies in an initial email. Try to keep it brief with energy, pace and humour – they don't need to know your life story at this point.
DO: Keep it short and to the point
For example: ‘I surf, am hooked on The Wire and cheesecake is my favourite pudding – looks like we're made for each other!'
DON'T: use slang or text speak
For example: ‘U look hot in ur profile pic – fancy meetin up 4 a drink?'
DO: Check before you post!
It's important to check what you've written before you send it - this goes for anything you are writing when online dating. Recipients of emails riddled with mistakes will be less likely to respond. It seems sloppy and makes it look as though you haven't taken care over your email to them.
Top 5 Tips for your first email:
1) Compliment the recipient: Everyone loves to be complimented, so make them feel special with a little flattery.
2) Refer to their profile page: Try to pick out something interesting in their picture or profile as a talking point. This works well if they list interests which are similar to yours.
3) Keep it brief: In the first email, you don't need to give too much information, a life story in a first email makes the sender sound like a bit of a bore. Keep it short and punchy for maximum impact.
5) Check for mistakes: Errors in spelling and grammar, along with text speak, can give a bad first impression. Above all else – don't misspell their name!
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