Q: If a man answers my ad and gives me his telephone
number, should I call him?

A: Never call him back immediately. You should at least
wait one day and then send him an email. At that point,
it is permissible to give him your cell number. Always
be careful about giving your home phone number until
you get to know him.

Q: What is better, lunch or coffee for the first meeting.

A: It is probably better to meet at a coffee shop. There are
some advantages to this. First of all, it is much safer since
there are usually a number of people around you. There is
usually a Seattle coffee shop or Starbucks in the area. It is
also more practical and saves you money.

Q: How long do I wait until I become intimate with the
Opposite sex?

A: I would suggest that you never become intimate on the
first date. Think about it! What is left after that? You will
find that after a day you have lost your respect for the other
person as it was too easy.
It is better, especially if you are a women, to have the man
ask you out two or three times before you make that commitment.

Q: How can I get more people to answer my ad?

A: That is something you cannot control. Even though you have
Written the greatest profile ever, and have included your
favorite photo, you still cannot predict the amount of attention
you will receive.

Q: If people ask me where I met my boyfriend, should I tell
them I met him online?

A: You cannot be embarrassed these days by telling anyone
that you met your spouse, boyfriend or fiancé online. In this
modern era it is perfectly acceptable as there are millions of
people around the world doing the same thing as you. As a
matter of fact, you would probably tell a number of your friends
about your accomplishment.

Q: When should I answer someone’s ad or email?

A: Again I would suggest you wait at least one day before
responding.You don’t want to make the other person think
you are too available. When you do answer their email make
it brief and to the point. Don’t start telling him your life story.
This indicates to the other person that you are not desperate
and are a busy person.

Q: What if a guy wants to chat with me online?

A: Never call him at the outset. Wait a couple days and then
give him ( only by e-mail) your cell number. Again refrain
from giving out your home phone. It is also important to
make sure you DO NOT call him first. Make him call you.

Q: What e-mail account should I use?

A: Don’t ever use your real personal e-mail. Turn off any
signature file you may have. Instead use a Hotmail or
Yahoo or another free account.

Q: What I should do about my posting a photo?

A: It is well known that the great majority of people who go
online searching for that special someone will opt to
only view profile which will include a photo of the subject.
Furthermore it is very important to post a photo that looks
like you. You may love yourself in your svelte image of
five years ago but others are only interested in your recent
look. Regardless of your great profile the photo is the
first impression that one gets. Your first photo should be
a basic headshot as your primary. You can add other
photos full length as extras.

Q: If I don’t like the person when we first meet what do I do?

A: Leave as fast as you can even if you have to exit out the
back door. Make any excuse you want. Why aggravate
yourself.

Q: Who pays for the first date?

A: This needs to be decided before your meeting. It is best to
be direct about it. The cardinal rule is to go “Dutch”, each
paying for your own bill. This of course not only saves you
money but kills any thought of obligations. Even if the other
person insists on paying, make sure you take enough cash
with you so that it does not become a awkward situation.

Q: Should I give my real name online?

A: It is always best to remain anonymous which is the reason people
use screen names. It is also best to never use your personal
e-mail account. Use a free account such as Hotmail or Yahoo.
Make sure your screen name is not too tacky.

Q: How many responses should I handle at the same time?

A: Many people begin by answering a multitude of ads, hoping to get
as many answers as possible. While this sounds good in theory
it is not all practical. You need to concentrate on only perhaps
two or three at one time. If those fade then start another two or
three. You always want to be thoughtful in answering any e-mails.
so you need to concentrate on the few instead of the many.

As I said before, this is only a small sample of the myriad questions that
are asked on this subject. If you would really like to learn how to be
successful and greatly improve your chances,

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