(Online Dating Industry Journal) May 21-27 is National Etiquette Week and online dating service True has released some etiquette tips for online daters. According to True:
> What's in a Name?
DO choose carefully. Your screen name is the first thing people see. It should reflect your personality, without being way over the top.> Be True to Thyself ... and Others.
DO be truthful. When writing your profile, be honest about yourself and post up-to-date photos. The right person will like you just as you are.> Personalization is Key.
DO personalize your emails. Don't send the same mass email to everyone. Instead, personalize them by responding to things mentioned in the potential match's profile. This also shows you have taken the time to find out more about the other person.> Do Unto Others ... DO reply to emails.
Even if you're not interested, a simple "Thank you, but I'm not interested," will do. Replying within one week is the courteous thing to do.> Don't Cyberstalk.
DON'T bombard someone with email. Take the time to let them read your email and respond to you. Sending six emails in a day before you've received a reply just makes you look over eager.> Be Patient.
DON'T write people off right away. It takes at least a few emails to get a sense of what another person is about.> Keep it Light.
DO use humor when communicating with someone online, but be careful. Humor doesn't always translate well over written communication and it is hard to tell how others will interpret your jokes.> Listen to the Words of Aretha (It's all about Respect).
DO respect the other person's privacy. Don't ask for personal contact information or ask extremely personal questions right away. And never use profanity or tell off-color jokes.> Learn to Back Off.
DON'T insist. If someone says they do not want to communicate with you, need more time or are not ready to meet in person, understand their decision and give them time.> Do Unto Others, Part II.
DON'T string someone along just because you feel bad about saying no or you like the ego boost. It's disrespectful and a waste of everyone's time.
Joe's Comments:
I prefer seeing True "advertising" like this versus the company's sleazy ad campaigns. Releases like this make them look a lot more serious about relationships. They have a long ways to go to undo the negative branding they have built over the past year, however.
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