Book description
Chances are, you've heard about Internet dating from a friend, or an
online banner ad has caught your eye. If you've given online dating a
passing consideration, you may have some fears from all those graphic
horror stories that jar your senses - and your sensibilities. Or you may
think that meeting people via the Internet is only for the
disenfranchised or socially unskilled.
From their own experiences, 20 million people can tell you otherwise.
Online Dating For Dummies will get you off the fence and on
the Internet dating path - with the skill of a seasoned pro. Like your
best friend, this fun reference will give you the straight scoop on
- Gearing up with the right computer hardware
- Overcoming preconceived notions of who is online
- Talking the online lingo
- Enjoying conversation in chat rooms
- Considering date site options
- Establishing your screen identity
- Facing the consequences of not posting a photo
Internet dating is growing at double-digit rates every year, while
other forms of finding a connection are flat or falling off. Internet
dating, although far from perfect, is becoming the most effective and
efficient method of getting introduced to a large number of available
singles. Online Dating For Dummies shows you how to get your
feet wet and how to dive in, making informed choices and exercising
good judgment as you
- Sign up for a trial run on a dating site
- Try to describe yourself for your personal profile
- Initiate your first e-mail contact
- Make your first in-person meeting memorable
- Identify frauds and players
- Figure out what not to do if you really want to meet someone
Jumping into online dating with no preparation at all is
possible - but not practical. If you follow the techniques in this
friendly guide, your odds of meeting great potential matches will
greatly improve, and you'll have far more fun in the process.
Judith Silverstein, MD, and Michael Lasky, JD, not only
wrote this book together, but they actually found each other through
online dating.
