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Useful
dating tips
· One of the great things about
online dating is that you already know
quite a bit about each other before you
have your first offline date. This makes
it possible for you to arrange a surprise
date that is destined to be a success.
You can for instance call the restaurant
in advance and arrange for an evening
of chocolate tasting, because you already
know that she is not allergic to chocolate;
you can surprise her with tickets to a
hatchet movie because you already know
that she is into horror films and so on.
This will make your first date feel more
personal and relaxed.
· Be clear about when and where
to meet each other. Do not let leave things
hanging with an “Okay, call me when
you get off from work.” Actually
showing up on time at the designated spot
is naturally also of imperative importance.
Not being on time will tell you date that
he or she is not that important to you,
or that you are an inconsiderate, sloppy
person who cannot arrive on time. If your
date is late, do not act out or turn passive-aggressive.
Be pleasant and listen to their explanation.
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If you are a little nervous and concerned
about topics of conversation, sit back
and take reassurance from the fact that
you already know things about this person.
This is what makes online dating so great!
Trying to pose as a lover of Indian food
even though you are allergic to spices
is naturally not a good idea, but if you
know that your date has travelled to India
several time, why not make the effort
and catch up on current Indian events
or read an article about some aspect of
Indian culture or wildlife? “By
the way, I just read an article about…”
is a great conversation starter.
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Some online daters become virtually obsessed
with the physical appearance of their
date once they get a chance to meet him
or her offline. Don’t be one of
them! Paying a few compliments is great,
but do not let the entire conversation
revolve around topics such as “Wow,
really look much better than in your picture”.
Let your date feel that you are still
interested in him or her as a person,
not as a piece of meat.
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If your date compliments you, do not start
putting yourself down. Just smile and
say thank you. You do not have to return
the compliment immediately; sometimes
it is better to save it for a later moment
when it comes as more of a surprise. “You
really have a beautiful laugh” sounds
more genuine if you say it when she is
laughing, rather than blurting it when
she compliments you for something. |
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