We're not complete slaves to online matchmaking services—many people do still in fact meet each other in person in many different ways, including through friends, at work, volunteering for causes, working on political campaigns, pursuing hobbies, and even through the old stand-by, "networking" happy hours put on by your regional Young Professionals group.
Be aware, however, that, perhaps because they're woefully out of practice, a lot of people who go hunting for a mate are forward, grabby, and crass. They're simply out of touch with the subtle niceties of the courtship rituals practiced by our parents and grandparents. If you're headed to a place where date-worthy prospects may lurk, first be certain your grooming and hygiene are under control.
And then make sure you're up to speed on the rules of the pick-up. Whether you need to deploy a pick-up or fend off a too-forward advance, it's best to know how to stay on the right side of the unspoken etiquette rules, so in this article we’ll give you some good dating advice on meeting in person.
• Never hit on a married person.
• Never try to date anyone who outranks you (a teacher/ boss)…
• ... or anyone you outrank (a student/underling at work).
• Lose the "honey," "sweetie," "sugar." It's disrespectful to address someone as your familiar when you hardly know them.
• Don't hit on someone who's at work and could get fired for goofing off.
Jodie Brittain is the CEO of Australian Online Dating Service Slinky - the Aussie-only Dating site for men and women looking for great friends and genuine relationships. Join Slinky Online Dating for Free!
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