If you're striking out, you could be committing one of these faux pas.It may be easier to approach that cute single from behind the safety of your computer screen than in a crowded bar, but the worlds of online and offline dating aren't so different. The rate of rejection is still high: Only one in three of the first messages sent by members of dating site OKCupid.com ever get a response (sorry guys, the rate is only 27 per cent for you).
According to dating experts, this is because people don't realize that the same rules of engagement apply on the Internet. The team at OKCupid recently pored over 500,000 first messages sent by the site's members and tracked response rates. If you're striking out, it may be because you're committing one of these sins.
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