Sometimes it’s easier to meet people online. Why is that? First of all we spend more and more time on the computer, and as a result, on the internet. Secondly most of us have accounts on social media websites. Let’s face it, most of us are insecure about a lot of things. Questions like am I good looking enough? How should I approach a guy/girl that I like? How do I know that we are a good match? Are constantly haunting our thoughts. The decision has become clear for many people: online dating, or simply meeting new people online. It is easier, and you might even meet people that you would not normally have had the chance to encounter in real life situations. If you are interested in meeting people on the internet, here are 10 things you should know about how to meet them and how to act around them.
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Search Engines
We know it might sound weird, but it works. With the help of yahoo.com or google.com you can widen your options. For example you can find web-based chat rooms or forums that you are interested in and talk to people which share them.
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Stay Safe
It is very easy to fake on the internet. If you feel that something is wrong, we advise you to drop all contact. Moreover, never give your address, phone number or school, because you never know when you might end up with a sexual predator at your doorstep.
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Talking and flirting online
In a virtual environment it is easier to flirt. Why? Because you don’t have to worry about rejection. In the end, if it doesn’t work, you won’t have to face that person in real life. Furthermore it is fun to flirt online because you don’t have to hold back the same way you would if you were doing it face to face.
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Spam
Spam is a dirty word in the internet world, but everybody knows that it works. If you want to date online, you don’t have to settle for just one person, you can meet a lot of different people and start talking to them. There is nothing wrong in befriending strangers this way. Let’s say you see someone you like online ( look wise usually ), send a message, and use it for other people as well. It will save you a lot of time.
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Know when to stop
The bad thing about online dating is the fact that we usually end up spending too much time online. Sometimes it is very hard to know when to stop, but we have to do it. As a wise man once said, sometimes too much is too much. At some point you will have to unplug and go back to the real world.
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Online games
I’ve met a lot of people with the help of online games, and thank God there are millions of games. From browser games to adventure or logical games. Each of them create a world within a world, where people who share the same interests meet. What might start out as a business negotiation can become a beautiful friendship.
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Be active online
In a way, online dating is as difficult as real life dating, because it requires a lot of time and dedication. You will want to check your inbox regularly but try not to respond too fast or the interlocutor will think you are desperate.
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Make an Impression
Sadly, in the internet world, if you don’t make an impression you will soon be forgotten. This doesn’t mean that you have to lie about who you are, but you should show the person that you are talking to that you are open, confident and independent. Let him know that you have hobbies. Supply and demand. Keep in mind that there is an endless supply of candidates, so if you don’t get it right the first time, there is surely someone else waiting in line.
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Socialize
The virtual world can help you a lot, it can also prepare you for life. If you learn how to talk, and socialize online, it will become easier to do so in real life as well. If you are shy, you can experiment by talking to neighbors or store clerks. Don’t be abrupt in conversations, if someone asks you a question try to reply with more than one word. Communication can make the world go round, and it is usually the most important thing in a relationship.
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Chat and Video Chat
Some people have a twisted opinion about videochat, but we assure you that it can become a great experience. If you like someone, and you’ve been talking for a while, why not exchange webcams? Become part of the virtual world like never before. You can even meet people in virtual locations, and socialize in a unique way. However, if it feels like things are moving too fast, slow them down, and take it one step at a time.
