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Online dating protocol involving someone you already know...
Posted on 3/3/16 at 5:13 pm
Posted on 3/3/16 at 5:13 pm
If while perusing an online dating site you encounter a profile of someone you know (e.g. classmate, student in class, coworker, friend of a friend, drug dealer, business associate, fellow child abductor), do you contact that person via the site/app or do you just seek them out in-person?
It seems like the individual in question might feel embarrassed that someone they know is aware of their involvement in online dating (it's still taboo or frowned upon by some people). Therefore, perhaps it would be best to speak to them offline.
Does it change depending on the type of website or listed intentions (e.g. Match vs Craigslist, looking to get laid vs. actual dating)?
It seems like the individual in question might feel embarrassed that someone they know is aware of their involvement in online dating (it's still taboo or frowned upon by some people). Therefore, perhaps it would be best to speak to them offline.
Does it change depending on the type of website or listed intentions (e.g. Match vs Craigslist, looking to get laid vs. actual dating)?
This post was edited on 3/3/16 at 5:59 pm
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Posted on 3/3/16 at 5:16 pm to saint amant steve
I wouldn't mention it to the person but I'd laugh at them and share the story with my friends.
Posted on 3/3/16 at 5:19 pm to saint amant steve
send a smiley face, preferably a winking one
Posted on 3/3/16 at 5:19 pm to saint amant steve
Whether I ask her out on the dating app or in real life, I'm PIIHB either way.
Posted on 3/3/16 at 5:20 pm to saint amant steve
Here's what I do.
I contact them via FB or something and say "I have a secret!"
And then I tell them I saw them on whatever. And then we laugh.
The thing is, if you knew them already and knew they were single and were interested, why didn't you already try and do something with them?
I contact them via FB or something and say "I have a secret!"
And then I tell them I saw them on whatever. And then we laugh.
The thing is, if you knew them already and knew they were single and were interested, why didn't you already try and do something with them?
Posted on 3/3/16 at 5:23 pm to Pectus
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The thing is, if you knew them already and knew they were single and were interested, why didn't you already try and do something with them?
I guess in the above scenario you would not be aware of their relationship status prior to the online discovery.
Posted on 3/3/16 at 5:25 pm to Epic Cajun
And I'm sure they are doing the same thing about you
Posted on 3/3/16 at 5:33 pm to saint amant steve
Just send a message that simply says "hey"
Posted on 3/3/16 at 5:34 pm to saint amant steve
This post was edited on 3/3/16 at 5:36 pm
Posted on 3/3/16 at 5:39 pm to saint amant steve
I mean it's like seeing someone at the strip club. Neither of you should be there, but no one can judge. Just strike up a convo on the dating site.
Posted on 3/3/16 at 5:39 pm to SlowFlowPro
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send a smiley face, preferably a winking one
...with a dick pic.
Posted on 3/3/16 at 5:43 pm to Charlie Arglist
"Student in class"
Best you leave this one alone.
Best you leave this one alone.
Posted on 3/3/16 at 5:52 pm to saint amant steve
Do you realize how many friends or acquaintances I encountered while drunk Tindering in college? You'd need new shoes just to run all of them down!
Posted on 3/3/16 at 5:57 pm to saint amant steve
Happened across a co-workers wife on a dating site. Just left it alone. It's their business & I had no business getting involved.
Posted on 3/3/16 at 6:16 pm to saint amant steve
Do you want to date this person?
Posted on 3/3/16 at 6:27 pm to Bubb
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Do you want to date this person?
This isn't an actual scenario in the present. But I have come across similar situations in the past.
Posted on 3/3/16 at 6:31 pm to saint amant steve
I think I would just shoot them a note online to see if they are interested. If not, you can act like it never happened when you see them IRL. It is weird as shite seeing next door neighbors and people who work in your office building on those sites.
Posted on 3/3/16 at 6:51 pm to saint amant steve
Act like you are ashamed of being on there as well.. Build a comfort zone.
Posted on 3/3/16 at 7:18 pm to saint amant steve
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It seems like the individual in question might feel embarrassed that someone they know is aware of their involvement in online dating (it's still taboo or frowned upon by some people). Therefore, perhaps it would be best to speak to them offline.
I had to check the date on the OP, thought maybe I was reading a thread from 2005.
Posted on 3/3/16 at 7:20 pm to saint amant steve
And the correct protocol is send her a dick pic.
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