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Dating has evolved in the 21st century, and the shift to online platforms is one of the biggest changes we’ve seen in recent years. At first, society was sheepish about this new idea, but not for long. These days, millions of people congregate on online dating platforms looking for love (mostly).
That
doesn’t mean we’ve got it all figured out, though. There are still stigmas to overcome
and an enormous number of people who are going about things wrong. You’ve still
got to act like a gentleman online if you want to make any genuine connections.
With that in mind, here are a few online dating tips for men.
1. Be Yourself – Your Best Self
It
doesn’t take long in the online dating scene to recognize that there’s a lot of
noise. Fake accounts and just downright
awkward behavior are common on the internet.
If
you’re looking for someone you genuinely identify with, it’s best to be
yourself. If you choose to meet someone and immediately can’t speak to the
things you’ve put in your profile, she’ll know.
2. Show Off Your Eyes
Pictures
go a long way in online dating. Make sure you have a variety of good ones. One
pratfall many guys unknowingly commit is putting up pictures of them wearing
sunglasses.
It’s
been proven that women respond
better to images where they can see a guy’s eyes. Is that really so hard to comprehend?
Rather than looking at some black polycarbonate, they get the chance to
identify with the person they’re considering meeting.
3. Don’t Open With “What’s Up?”
Opening
conversation with someone you’ve never met isn’t the same as giving a passing
acknowledgment to your co-worker. You want this person to recognize and
appreciate that you’ve taken an interest in them.
Look
through their profile and find something that speaks to you. Maybe they like a
show you’re interested in or have a photograph that was taken somewhere you’d
like to visit. Have something to talk about. Don’t just ask “what’s
up” or “how are you” — unless you don’t want to hear back.
4. Top Online Dating Tip: Grammar Matters
It’s
OK to converse with your buddies in text shorthand, but it’s not appropriate
here. If you don’t spell things
correctly or use poor syntax, you’re flat out less likely to get a date.
Take
the extra time to make sure what you’re about to send is well constructed. It’ll
convey your intelligence and give you the chance to demonstrate some wit, which
is always attractive.
Many
women admit that if a guy fails to use proper grammar during initial
conversations, they will walk away. English class was more important than you
thought.
5. Your First Date Should Say Something About You
When
things do make it to the point that you want to meet someone, don’t just pick a
generic location. Choose a place that has some character and that communicates
something you’re interested in, or that you value.
You
might need to brainstorm a few ideas if you’re going to screen a lot of people,
since it’s poor form to show up to the same place with a litany of prospective
lovers. Then again, if you’ve got good taste, maybe the iconic location will
earn you a second date with someone special.
Achieving Online Dating Success
The
answer to all your dating questions can’t be solved in five simple tips.
However, these easy-to-follow suggestions can be implemented right away to get
better results with your online dating efforts.
If
you have an online dating tip you believe your fellow man can benefit from, why
not share it in the comments below — or would that be giving the competition an
unfair advantage?
Author
Jack Shaw is a senior writer at Modded. Jack is an avid enthusiast for keeping up with personal health and enjoying nature. He has over five years of experience writing in the men's lifestyle niche, and has written extensively on topics of fitness, exploring the outdoors and men's interests. His writings have been featured in SportsEd TV, Love Inc., and Offroad Xtreme among many more publications.
