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What exactly are the rules to online dating etiquette? Well, online dating is a fairly new phenomenon that people are still trying to navigate their way through, but there are already some established guidelines. By adhering to some basic rules of online dating etiquette you can avoid embarrassing faux pas and enjoy better results from your online dating introductions.

Post your profile with a reputable company…
If you don’t want to be seen as a hussy, don’t post your profile on hussies-r-us.com. If you want your profile to be seen by someone genuinely interested in a relationship, use a legitimate dating site such as chemistry.com or match.com. These companies have a proven record of success and are more likely to give you matches that will work out.

Be honest in your approach…
Tell the truth when you are writing your online profile. It is one of the most courteous things you can do when dating online. Wouldn’t you be frustrated if you discovered the 5’9″ blond bombshell you thought you were meeting ended up being a 5″2 grey haired grandmother? When you lie on your online profile, you are taking away the reader’s ability to make their own decision based on the truth. If you are a 5’2″ grey haired grandmother, embrace it and allow others to do the same!

Personalize your outgoing messages…
Have you ever received an email from someone that starts…”Dear Foxy Lady…”? Obviously this person (a) has no class and (b) has sent the same email to many other “Foxy Ladies.” In order to implement proper dating etiquette, send each email one online love interest at a time. It is ok to have a basic template, but if you try to find a way to personalize each message, you will be well ahead of the game.

Respond politely to every inquiry you receive…
Sure, you may not be interested in the man who is 20 years older, has 3 kids, and no job, but unless he is married, a polite “Thank you but I am not interested,” is in order. So long as they have not been offensive or explicit, there is no harm in taking a moment to reply to someone who has shown interest in your profile.

Only write what you would be willing to say to someone’s face…
People have a tendency to write things in an email they would otherwise never say. The impersonality of emailing has created a buffer between people that enables them to be downright rude. Think about how you would speak to someone if you were trying to meet them offline, say in a coffee shop. You would probably try to put your best foot forward and not be overbearing or straight up offensive… so do your mama a favor and THINK before you type.

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