them occupied and interested. All stumbles into the same avenue – online dating site, where

they can spend time chatting and making friends with same or opposite sexes.

Online dating has been the rage for people looking for dates, friends, and even potential

lifetime partners, for years now. This is not surprising as unlike in actual dating, you

don’t see the person; therefore you don’t face the usual challenge of impressing the other.

In the virtual dating world, you can act yourself because they do not see you and you only

chat away with them.

With that being said, does it make the online daters observe no rules when interacting with

someone via the online dating site? Do you have to be nice to your online date now and be

rude the next time?

No. Even though online dating sites have made it easy for everybody to look for a date

without taking the trouble of being physically present, there are guidelines that must be

followed. This is called the dating netiquette. If you want to get more dates, and genuine

ones, you want to maintain that dating netiquette.

So, here are the rules:

1.) Etiquette says that you can’t have your own rule and another one for your online date,

and then you expect everything will be fine between the two of you. Therefore, the proper

thing to do is to make sure the rules are fair to both of you.

2.) Unlock the caps. Just like in email messaging, it is unethical to use all capital

letters when sending chat messages. Though you may not intend it, the reader of ALL CAPS

LOCK message may misinterpret what you really meant. It is not only a sore to the eyes, but

it also a shouting, screaming, and offensive net language.

3.) Though virtual, you have to be always polite even though they don’t see you. Asking rude

questions or replying rudely is unethical. Remember that just like in actual dating, you are

interacting with real persons who are bound to get angry, insulted, and hurt when given the

chance to.

4.) Don’t hide the truths and your real interests. Don’t pretend you like the things that

your date likes to impress them even if you dislike these things. Don’t get rude either.

Inactive replies towards these things will be adequate enough to send the message that you

are not interested.

5.) Actual dating etiquette calls that you sit down with your date until it is finished,

even though you are bored the whole time and just want to call it quits. It calls the same

with online dating etiquette. Leaving the room or your date in the middle of your

conversation is not only impolite but is insulting. If you find that you don’t want to

continue, don’t talk to them the following day. Simply send thank you note for the time

spent with you. Naturally, it is different if you feel you are being harassed or your date

is being abusive. In this case, you can leave right away without asking.

6.) Though there are short abbreviations used for certain words, you have to be careful with

your spelling. Occasional errors can go fine but habitual one is not good. It makes you

appear short on the grey cell area.

7.) Internet dating is talking with dates on light yet interesting topics, not on obscene or

racist ones. If you don’t want to quickly drive away your date, keep conversation one that

your online date finds interesting too.

advantages to people especially to those who are always on the go. It has made families,

friends, and associates to connect with each other instantly, conveniently, and

cost-effectively. In general, cell phones have become every individual’s best friend

especially in times when they immediately need someone, even from across the world.

But proper cell phone etiquette has always been a concern, especially now when practically

millions own cell phones. It has caused growing issue over what proper way to use it without

being inconsiderate to others. It is alright if you bring with you your cell phone wherever

you are, in the business environment, business meeting, in social gatherings, and in other

public places. However, if it is already causing a hassle to other people, it is a different

story.

In a Movie Theater or Concert Hall

If you are in a movie theater or in a concert hall, remember that everyone goes there to

watch and enjoy the movie. But if your phone is suddenly ringing in loud volume, you are

disturbing other people, and defeating their purpose to enjoy. If you take the call and talk

loudly while the movie is on, it even can get them even more annoyed. To avoid a scenario,

turn your phone into silent mode so that when someone is calling it does not disturb others.

If you think the call must be answered, be nice and go out the movie house and then take it.

In a Restaurant

It is the same when you are in a fine dining restaurant where every body is enjoying a quiet

moment with their respective partners or companions. It can be easily ruined when a cell

phone is ringing loudly or you are talking on the phone loudly that the person next on the

table practically hears the conversation. If you can’t move up from your table, at least

tone down your voice, so you are not causing a distraction to the people on the other

tables.

In the Church

The church is a place where everybody visits to solemnly spend a time to pray, meditate, and

attend a mass or any religious gathering. It is surely infuriating if there is a cell phone

causing the noise. It is not okay to turn the phones on when inside the church. So before

you go in, be sure to check the gadget and turn it off or in silent mode.
 
In a meeting
 
It is extremely unethical to take calls from cell phones while in a meeting. You just don’t

distract other people who are serious in attending the meeting but it disrupts the flow of

whatever is in progress inside. It is best to leave the phones in silent mode and inside the

bag to avoid the unpleasant scenario.

In some locations, particularly in private and even public buildings, wireless phones are

not allowed and are indicated from the signs suggesting people to turn the phones off.

If it is important that you leave your phone on and being in silent mode is not an option,

you can at least set it in vibrate mode. However, when taking calls, be as ethical as

possible by doing it discreetly in the sense that you are not causing any disturbances to

anybody.

Also, leave your voice mail on. Tell your friends and family to leave message when you are

unavailable to take the calls.