Wednesday, January 28, 2009

Need Advice With Online Flirting?

By Ginger Dorsey

Dating on the web is a tremendous way of meeting new individuals and increasing the number of people who you have access to date. For a number of singles, it is also a good approach for getting back on the dating community once more. Even if online dating sites have in the past been stereotyped as a last ditch effort for the desperate single, they are really an successful place for singles who are interested in meeting others.

Nearly all people who engage in online singles services have very demanding lives and can't seem to make time to go to extra social activities where other singles may be. Other people start online dating to broaden their social horizons or simply get the old singles mindset rolling (even if they don't meet the right person). But whatever their reasons, online dating is a proven technique for social networking for singles.

The Art Of Flirting

Dating, in general goes hand in hand with flirting. For people who wonder if they have the ability to master the art of flirting on the internet, of course you can! All you need to do is to find out all about the various online flirting techniques, and you are on track to a successful online dating experience.

Communicating Online With Singles

Online dating is usually carried on through live chat or electronic mail. Don't go overboard when you are first communicating with new singles that you meet. Stick to light-hearted and upbeat tones in your conversation. Use easy to answer questions, and in return make your responses simple. This is a proven method to attract online dates.

Screen names can be one of the most attention getting things second to a good profile image. Make it flirty sounding like one lady's screen name I seen the other day, "Looks Like Ginger, Cooks Like Mary Ann." What guy would not at least click on that (supposing the picture is appealing) It is like bait on a hook! Emoticons may also be annoying when overdone or may sound too giddy or insincere.

There are several things to bear in mind when trying to flirt online, or offline for that matter. Humor is excellent for warming up a conversation with someone you potentially want to date, but please keep in mind to say it in good taste. When chatting together, it is important to do so with air of confidence but not cockiness; singles will certainly sense that and feel more comfortable around you.

Speak To Your Date With Compliments

Compliments are the keys to almost anyone's heart, and if you will tell the date what you like about them...that is flirting 101. They will love it! Think about it. You can't go wrong with complimenting anyone you like. Everybody loves compliments. Compliments make an effect when it appears you have thought about it and say something that is unexpected. Keep it simple when you compliment. No need into breaking into stanzas of poetry or complimenting something imaginary, just be honest and sincere about what you like about them. Remember, compliments are like anything in life, too much of anything is not a good thing. Take it slow and remember to enjoy the ride.

When communicating online with your new-found single, be sure to think of some line that is very cute and gets their attention. Humor works well in this area. You may want to try the tried and tested pick-up lines or devise your own. Try to keep them light and inviting so as not to sound predatory. The key is to sound cute, interested and above all sincere. This will help ignite spark in your emails and will surely get you that much-coveted first date.

Have Fun!

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