In my opinion, one of the positives of this whole online dating malarkey is that you can get to know someone on your own terms, on your own time, and get all of the boring what-do-you-do-where-do-you-come-from stuff out of the way without desperately looking for the nearest exit from the bar. I’m not averse to guys asking questions, it is after all a natural part of assessing someone’s personality and making a slightly more informed decision on whether you’d want to go on a date with that person.
However, there are different approaches when it comes to directing questions. From my experience so far, the casual insert-the-odd-question-into-a-longer-message option seems to work best. More inquisitive, less nosy. Then there’s the less subtle track: ‘Wanna go for drinks then my place tonight hot stuff??’ Erm, no. And then there’s the overload-and-hope-for-the-best tactic.
Can you tell me about yourself?? like…..
what is you’re greatest quality or trait?
if money wasnt an issue and you could visit any place , where would it be and why?
which animal do you most relate to?
if you could acquire a certain skill without the risk of failure or without putting any effort, what skilll would you acquire and why?
what movie or book do you like most?
whats your greatest passion in life?
ok..last question…..kinda weird, but what do you think of your nose??!!………………….. lol…its good..i like it..seems to give you a personality! anyhow…..
laters,
T**
Yes this was all one message, and yes it was the first message I’d ever received from this guy. Given my pedantry when it comes to grammar and punctuation, he was never on to a winner in the first place. Also, way to go on making me even more insecure about my nose! Maybe he’s missed out on a career as an interrogation specialist…
