The Inner Circle, an exclusive dating platform has found that nearly half of all men and women have been put off dating someone after they peeked at their social media channels.
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Three quarters of singles will check potential dates over Facebook, Twitter and Instagram before committing to a date.
The Inner Circle has inspired us to put together a list of things to avoid doing on social media if you want to impress as many other singles as possible.
Extreme and offensive political rants
Whomever you put your faith in politically doesn't need to be splashed across your media channels. The reality is- couples with two opposing political views can still be happy, however this is something they probably discovered after they got to know each other better- and at that point- it didn't matter as much. Someone at the opposite end of the political spectrum might not bother putting in the time if they think you will try to convert them to your way of thinking.
Cryptic Statuses
Most people are sensitive to bad news so if something bad is going on in your life- there are people who will sympathise- including potential dates. But if you post something that gives away nothing at all- three things will happen. Other singles will think you either like to play guessing games, you are too self-indulgent or an attention seeker. None of which are good.
Sending a million candy crush invites
This has to be one of the most annoying things to pop up on your notifications. You come across as being bored, liking childish games or a self-confessed irritator- and many people don't seek out such qualities in a mate. The most you will get is blocked.
Selfie obsessed
It shows that you care less about being in the moment and more about how you look in it. And who wants to date someone who isn't really present with them? No-one. A date wants to see you- not the back of your phone- however pretty the cover might be.
Twitter spats
If you strongly disagree with something you see on Twitter, unfollow or block the person who posted it- you clearly don't have the same thoughts and opinions as each other. They are entitled to their opinion and you are to yours- accept that you are different and move on. It makes you look an angry individual, a person who can't compromise and someone who won't let things go.
Punctuation and grammar mistakes
Remember that among your social media channels is a little thing called Linked In. If you portray yourself as a serious, career focused, ambitious person on this and then show your true colours over your informal social media accounts- anyone looking to date you may think you're a fake. No-one other than a primary school teacher should have to correct grammar for an adult who just can't be bothered to write a few extra letters or check their posts before pressing the 'send' button.
Constant status updates
If you post a lot on your Facebook etc.- how much time does that leave for a partner? Would you want to be with someone who posts everything you do together online? Not really- some things are meant to private and many daters would like to keep it that way. If you must post something- make it interesting- no-one wants to know what you had for tea or that you didn't sleep too well last night.
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