Leading Online Relationship Service TRUE(R) Explains Dos and Don'ts of
Online Dating Etiquette
DALLAS, May 15 /PRNewswire/ -- Technology has had a great impact on how
we communicate, socialize and even look for love today, and a whole new
code of manners has emerged for the cyber world. As we celebrate National
Etiquette Week, May 21 - 27, the experts at TRUE, the leading
scientifically-based online relationship service, offer the dos and don'ts
of online dating etiquette to help singles throughout the nation avoid any
cyber-faux pas.
"Social etiquette has always been a key component of both professional
and personal relationship success. Whether you're looking for a new friend,
date or soul mate, using appropriate online etiquette can increase your
chance of finding a meaningful relationship in the offline world, as well,"
said Herb Vest, CEO and founder of TRUE. "TRUE's simple tips, unique tools
and features are a winning combination for singles in their quest to find
true love."
The Top 10 Online Dating Etiquette Tips
1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. 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.
10. 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.
By following the appropriate etiquette you'll already be a step ahead
and on the road to cyber-love and finding a compatible mate.
TRUE is the only online relationship service to offer compatibility
testing based on science. The TRUE Compatibility Test(TM) (TCT) is uniquely
endorsed by Psychology Today and independently certified by one of the
leading experts in tests and measurements -- Integrated Knowledge Systems,
Inc. -- to meet the Standards for Educational and Psychological Testing.
Furthering its promise of helping singles find long lasting and fulfilling
relationships, TRUE recently expanded on its TCT by adding
SEXPLORATION(TM). With this test, TRUE is the only online relationship
service that provides a professionally constructed tool to measure sexual
compatibility and explore the intricacies of this important issue. The test
can be found at http://www.true.com/SEXPLORATION.htm .
About TRUE
TRUE is safer, savvy and the leading scientifically-based, online
relationship service, whose mission is to help singles find long-lasting
and fulfilling relationships. Founded on an advanced, scientific
compatibility test uniquely endorsed by Psychology Today and independently
certified by one of the leading experts in tests and measurements --
Integrated Knowledge Systems, Inc. -- to meet the Standards for Educational
and Psychological Testing, TRUE is the only online relationship service
that actively seeks to further protect the safety of its communicating
members by conducting extensive criminal background screenings and single
verification screening. With the help of proprietary research and in
conjunction with national and international advisors in the field of
relationship and psychology, TRUE's team of experts guides members
step-by-step through all stages of the relationship-building process. To
find out more about how TRUE helps people around the world
Live.Love.Learn.(R), please visit http://www.true.com .
Press Contacts:
Milly Navarro
Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide
214.704.7504
milly.navarro@ogilvypr.com
Serena Tesler
Ogilvy Public Relations Worldwide
212.880.5279
serena.tesler@ogilvypr.com
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