Things You'll Need:
- Internet Access
- E-mail Accounts
- Computers
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Step 1
Investigate a variety of chat rooms. Look at the chat areas provided by your online service or ISP, but also search for interesting Web sites that host chat sessions.
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Step 2
Choose a few chat rooms in which you feel comfortable and just observe at first.
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Step 3
Pick up the rhythm and spirit of the rooms you visit regularly but keep your initial comments brief and modest.
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Step 4
Wait for the regulars to draw you out and teach you the rules. Ask them for advice or to recommend other chat rooms or forums where you might find like-minded folks.
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Step 5
Make your views known more candidly as you become accepted.
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Step 6
Offer humorous remarks if they seem appropriate.
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Step 7
Read the personal profiles (if available) of the interesting people you meet during chat sessions.
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Step 8
Send "instant messages" (if possible) to individuals you find intriguing, particularly if they appear to be potential romantic partners.
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Step 9
Exchange e-mail addresses with possible romantic interests before leaving the chat room.
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Step 10
Set up private chat sessions with people you find appealing. Send them e-mail to remind them about these "appointments."
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Step 11
Make notes about the men/women you find most engaging and use them in subsequent chat sessions or when writing them e-mail.
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Step 12
Keep the pace of promising online relationships slow when using chat sessions and e-mail to get to know your new friend.
