01/12Online dating etiquette you need to pay attention to

Online dating etiquette you need to pay attention to

Gone are the days where people actually step out of their house and make an actual effort to go meet new people. Now, is the time of online dating and swipes. So, whether you want to casually flirt, hook-up with someone or just go on a date, online dating apps will come to your rescue for all your needs. Of course, just because you aren't actually meeting the person before texting with them, there is certain online etiquette you need to follow. Wondering what that is? Take a look.

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02/12Don't flatter them unnecessarily

Don't flatter them unnecessarily

Unless you actually think that they must be an angel because they fell from heaven, we suggest you refrain from saying it. If you're flattering someone too much, you'll either come across as someone who's trying too hard or they'll misunderstand you and develop feelings that will be hard to get rid of later on if things don't work out.

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03/12Do not start with an emoji

Do not start with an emoji

You're not a five year old so it should go without saying that you shouldn't be starting conversations with an emoji. “Try and start out with at least a sentence or two, ideally including a question the person can answer you,” says an expert. It'll show them that you want to have a proper conversation.

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04/12Be polite

Be polite

When you meet someone for the first time you try to be as polite as possible. The same should apply to the person you're chatting with via an online dating portal. Be as polite as possible and don't say anything that might offend the other person.

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05/12Don't add them on all social platforms

Don't add them on all social platforms

So, you connected with a person and you clicked with them. You know their likes and dislikes and you're aware of what their real name is but this doesn't give you the right to add them to all your social media platforms. Wait until you guys actually meet and get to know each other a little bit before taking the social media dive.

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06/12Give someone at least 3-4 hours to respond

Give someone at least 3-4 hours to respond
The wait may make you anxious, but when sending an online dating or text message it’s good to give someone a little more time to respond. However, one of the most recurring mistakes people make during online dating is sending messages like “???” and “Guess you aren’t interested in me” simply because someone was genuinely too busy at work to get back to your message!

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07/12Wait to give out your digits

Wait to give out your digits

This also goes out to people who are early to ask someone their digits. Just because it is easier to text someone on their number than the dating app isn’t a good enough reason to exchange numbers. Wait until you’re comfortable with someone before giving them your phone number.

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08/12Let someone know if you’re not interested

Let someone know if you’re not interested

If someone asks you out and you’re not interested, politely say that you would prefer to keep the relationship online, or that you would like to get to know them before meeting in real life.

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09/12Put up current photos

Put up current photos

We know you have that one photo of yours in which you look absolutely spectacular and you like to put that up as your display picture just about everywhere. Here's what the problem with that is - it's three years old and looks nothing like you do now. You need to put up pictures of yourself that have been clicked recently so that if you meet up with the person they don't feel like they're meeting someone completely different.


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10/12Don't lie about yourself

Don't lie about yourself

Yes, it may not seem like a big deal if you don't mention that you're actually 28 years old but if you've written down your age as 25, then you're misleading someone and that just isn't right. Don't lie about yourself. You need to put up your qualities and just wait for that person out there who will accept you for who you are.


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