The principals of etiquette are the same when dating online and offline - courtesy, respect and manners should guide all your interactions.
The RSVP Date of the Nation Report 2012 showed that manners rank within the top five characteristics that Australian singles rate as being very important when looking for a long-term partner.
So what are good manners when dating online? It's replying to Kisses to let members know if you are interested or not, it's letting people down gently, its accepting that not everyone is going to be your perfect match and being respectful of other people's opinions.
When someone sends you an email, it is important to remember they have used a Stamp to do this. Think of it like someone buying you a drink in a bar - even if you're not interested, it would be rude to not acknowledge the gesture. You can always say thanks but no thanks. So, if someone sends you an email and you are not interested or no longer interested - you should always be polite and let them know that you don't think it would work out or that circumstances have changed.
And when someone does let you know that they are not interested - be gracious and move on.
Did you know being courteous and replying to Kisses and emails is not only good manners but it also improves the position of your profile in other members' searches. It's a win, win!
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The RSVP Team
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