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Dos and don'ts for Online
Flirting
Here are some do's and don'ts when it comes to online flirting, besides all
the tips above for online cyberdating:
- DO watch how the conversation is going, and then just jump in. Don't be
afraid to be simplistic (just saying "hello") and then wait to see
what happens. You can also ask a question of a specific person or the room in
general, or say something provocative. These are all the approaches you would
use in a real-life encounter, except that here you have that safety to try out
anything.
- DO acknowledge what the other person is saying, using their screen name
as you would their real name if you were meeting in person.
- DON'T be insensitive to how others react to your flirting. As in real
life, note the difference between a response to your advance that takes a step
backward and one that shows interest with equal flirtatiousness. Keep in mind
that the other person might be shy online. You can apply my old baseball rule to
dating: three strikes and you're out. That means if someone seems withdrawn, you
can try two more approaches before you decide to move on.
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