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How to Play the Internet Dating Game

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By DoctorPete
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Fast Food Dating
Fast Food Dating

We live in a fast food nation immersed in technology for the purpose of instant gratification. Internet dating is latest venue for meeting someone. If you are ready to meet the love or lust of your life, here is the best way to secure the fastest results.

From Quick Guide: Dating Service Guide
Difficulty: Easy
Instructions
  1. Step 1

    You'll obviously need a computer with Internet service. It is highly recommended you have high speed as you will want to secure the best result searches in the least amount of time. High speed will also let you send and receive larger picture files.

  2. Step 2

    Fill the words "Internet Dating Service" in your search engine to call up hundreds of online dating sites. Almost all of them operate with the same general format. You can browse through almost all of these sites. Pick one that has choices that appeal to you. Many of these charge a fee, although some are free. Some sites let you pay for each use. Pick one that fits your budget.

  3. Step 3

    Fill out your profile. Start by letting people know what sort of relationship you want. Options usually include friends, casual dating, relationships, intimate encounters and marriage. You can pick one or more.

  4. Step 4

    Include your demographics information, a description of yourself, what you are looking for and also recent photos of yourself.

  5. Step 5

    Filling out your profile should be fun and information should not be too serious or personal, as it might deter people from contacting you or may attract the wrong types. Honesty is always the best policy. Describe your marital status, career choices, educational background and some things you like to do.

  6. Step 6

    When you find people you are interested in, contact them through the site. Don't wait, someone else may grab them. When they contact you, don't play hard to get. Respond immediately. Mark important profiles you like.

  7. Step 7

    When you meet someone you like on-line and there is
    mutuality, now comes the important step...connecting! First chat live via a service like MSN or Yahoo! Messenger to develop a comfort level. If you then want to connect on the phone, offer a cell phone number for safety.

  8. Step 8

    If after talking on Internet chat or the telephone you feel there is a connection, arrange to meet over drinks or coffee and see where it goes from there.

Tips & Warnings
  • It is always best to go online during prime time evenings. This is when most people will be on the site.
  • If you have a webcam and feel comfortable chatting with others who have webcams, you can see who you are talking with immediately.
  • There are free and low-cost Internet dating sites which offer many of the same services as more expensive sites.
  • Never post your full name or phone number or offer them without knowing who you are talking to.
  • Beware of phonies and fake profiles. Many people lie or misrepresent themselves because of the anonymity the Internet provides.
  • Beware of profile photos that mislead. You may find the person is much older or heavier in person.
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