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Master the art of cyberflirting

If you're reading this, it means you want to know more about how to be a successful flirt online! According to flirting Expert Sue Ostler*, having a profile on Yahoo! Personals is a great way to start practicing your flirting skills. Not only does it open you up to thousands of like-minded people, it'll help to kill some of those nerves!

To help you get started here are Sue's top tips for flirting online:

Icebreakers were made for flirting, baby!
Seen someone you like? Send them an icebreaker — it's free, and lets them know instantly that you're interested in finding out more about them. First moves couldn't be easier!

Show the world how fabulous you are…
…and put at least one photo on your profile. You can get up to 70% more responses from just having a photo, and 46% of Yahoo! Personals users say a fabulous photo attracts them the most when searching online.

Be like Bogart and Deitrich: smooth and mysterious
Don't write your life story in the first email! One of the exciting things about meeting new people is discovering more about them, so play it cool and enjoy the interaction.

Let the good vibes flow…be positive
People love being around charismatic people and sharing in the good feelings they bring. Feel good about yourself and others will feel good about you!

Show the world that you're proud to be you
Be yourself! Don't succumb to the temptation to hide behind the screen and embellish the truth a little, because once you decide to meet your flirtee the truth will out.

Respect the first move
If you've received an email from someone, reply straight away—even if you're not interested. They've shown an interest in you, and it takes courage to make the first move.

Witty and interesting is sexy!
More than 30% of Yahoo! Personals members are most attracted to people with a witty and interesting profile, so don't underestimate the power of a bit of careful planning! Make sure your spelling and grammar is correct—it's like washing your hair before a date. And don't SHOUT (type in capitals), as your attempt to attract attention could be seen as being rude.

*Sue Ostler is one of Australia's most respected authorities on love and dating, and the author of three books on the subject, the latest of which is Relationships that Rock! How to meet and keep the Perfect Partner. Sue writes regularly for Sunday Magazine, Body + Soul, Cleo and New Woman and a regular guest on Triple J, Nova and Today FM. To find out more about Sue, check out her website www.vodkaandchocolate.com

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