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Jul 6
13:04

2008

Matt Fuller

Matt Fuller

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An interesting article explaining the dos and donts of online dating ediquette.

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Online dating and chat is popular but many people are not totally sure of how they should behave when they chat. Chat is considered a different medium,Netiquette - Free Singles Chat for Online Dating. Articles many of our common social rules apply to chat although there can be some intriguing differences. 

Chat 1 - Act polite. Alot of people abuse this faceless medium and presume that it is acceptable to behave badly or ask impertinent questions.  It is'nt ok.  Just as in life, you will find people who like it but most will not.  The one good aspect though is that by behaving in such a way you might just save someone the time in discovering that you are a jerk :)

Chat 2 - Respond to the questions. Be certain to read online dating correspondence - answer each question and be concise and straight to the issue.  Long rambling answers can be tiring however it is necessary to let your personality shine through.

Chat 3 - Spelling, Grammar, dont forget punctuation.Spelling is very important unless you want to come across as a high school dropout however good grammar and punctuation is slightly less important than it is in daily correspondence. There are many short ways of saying things online so it makes sense to use them - for example - did you know the meaning LOL means "laughs outloud".  Its a fun way to let your online dating chat friend know that you are having a joking with them.

Chat 4 - Lets get Personal.No-body wants to be treated just as a number so be sure that you do'nt simply copy and paste chat from one window to the next.  You will get found out!

Chat 5 - DO NOT SHOUT!Did you realise that on the internet CAPITAL LETTERS MEAN YOU ARE SHOUTING!!  Stay away from the online headaches and keep to the correct sentence case when you chat.

Chat 6 - BCC - If sending a mail to your latest online dating chat sweetheart , then don't secretly bcc your best friend.  Its rude and just because its online, really personal conversations should stay that way.

Chat 7 - Refrain From Spamming.So someone sends you their personal email - don't start emailing them every joke that you have in your inbox.  It can be annoying for people who have a busy life- although if you know that they love receiving chain emails - there are plenty out there in circulation.

Chat 8 - Refrain From Being An Ignoramus.Don't act libelous, be defamatory, come across offensive, appear racist or make obscene remarks.  It may come back to get you.

Chat 9 - Choose a good username - I don't know many online dating users who want to chat to "miseryisme" or "suicidal"

Chat 10 - Be yourself!  try to relax, have fun and try to stay true to yourself

There are lots of rules here that are simply common sense but it is surprising the number of people who lose their personality and assume that of Mr/s Hyde once they come online.  Chatting online should be enjoyable for all concerned and if down the track your online date wishes to join you for alittle risque chat then you can proceed with this together but make certain your relationship is well underway before you take that step.

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