There is an age-old adage that warns “Don’t dip your pen in the company ink.” There is another adage that relates the same concept to excrement and food, but I won’t go there. (Or maybe I just did?) Either way, there are lots of questions when it comes to dating and co-workers: Should you date [...]
Match.com Mysteries: Why Do The Ladies Ask You To Email Them And Then Not Respond?
30 Sep By 21 Comments
I see you, Reader. I see what you Google to get here. That’s right, I’ve been watching you while you’ve been Googling. Tsk Tsk. It’s okay! Everyone Googles. Here’s a search string that made me want to reach out and write a post: “Why do girls ask you to email them and then not write [...]
Don’t Drink and Date – Okay, but don’t drink MUCH.
13 Sep By 8 Comments
Your profile is working for you. You contacted some women and one lucky prospect has earned herself a date with you. Assuming you don’t go for an atypical date idea, you’re probably heading out for dinner. There are many who enjoy a fine adult beverage with our meals. Some of us enjoy them before the [...]
Online Dating Etiquette 101: Do You HAVE to Write Back?
26 Jul By 2 Comments
I’ve tackled this topic before, but it bears writing about again in this series. What happens if you get an email from someone who totally does NOT interest you? Can you ignore them and just delete it? Should you write back? What should you say to the person? What if they don’t go away?
Online Dating Etiquette 101: Winks
25 Jul By 12 Comments
Don’t be this guy. He’s winking. Doesn’t that just look silly? If you were a geek girl, wouldn’t you rather see a nice smile and read a few sentences about why he found you interesting? I know I would!
Online Dating Etiquette 101: Privacy vs. Honesty?
24 Jul By 2 Comments
It’s a bit scary, isn’t it, advertising on the internet that you are single and seeking love? Some people won’t post a photo on their dating profile because they fear being discovered by family, friends, coworkers, clients, or students. How much information do you need to put out there in your profile? How much should [...]
Online Dating Etiquette 101: Don’t Cut-N-Paste Emails
22 Jul By 16 Comments
As a girl, there is nothing grosser to receive in your online dating mailbox than an email that was obviously sent to everybody else. I have to admit, there is a double standard here. Girls, we can get away with sending cut-n-paste emails. You know why? Because guys rarely get emails from girls. A lot [...]
Online Dating Etiquette 101: If you don’t have somethin’ nice to say…
19 Jul By 7 Comments
One of the wisest things ever said was uttered by the mom of an animated rabbit: “If you don’t have somethin’ nice to say, don’t say nuthin’ at all.” This goes doubly-so when you’re presenting yourself to potential matches online. Yes, we’ve all had bad relationships. Yes, we’ve been disappointed by people who meant the [...]
Online Dating Etiquette 101: Have a Truthful Profile
18 Jul By 7 Comments
It’s time for some lessons in etiquette, my geek friends! Does anyone really know why anyone would need more than one fork? My close friends and former roommates know that I am not a fan of doing the dishes, so the idea of multiple forks at the dinner table is just ludicrous when one fork [...]
Poll & Comments: Would You Get Rid of Your Pets for a Significant Other?
Would you get rid of your pets for your significant other? Is it “me or the dog“? Has there ever been a time when you had to make that choice? Poll after the break!