I don't have any problems to make the first step in real life and I prefer it over the virtual world cos you see what you get and get what you see - if you still want. It's just so much easier and all it takes is a smile!
I never experienced rejection over my first step in real life and had wished a view times I hadn't done it.. to many different languages here, some unpleasant accents or just not more behind the great smile and face.
Life is to short to take any rejection - special over an dating site - personal. After all it's just a stranger wanting stay a stranger..
Just be bold, have some courage, smile and be yourself cos you've nothing to loose and everything to win!
DynamiteLuvOPBeyond the Horizon, Arkansas USA45 posts
In response to: The person that you send that first message to on CS, if you saw them first in the real world instead of the virtual world...
Would you still be as comfortable going up to them and showing interest like you were online?
And if you were rejected, will your reaction be the same as online?
Now that I look over what I posted earlier in this thread, maybe I should have said in person instead of the real world! Cuz online doesn't stop being the real world! LOl
But people know what I mean. To answer my own question, my answer would be yes! Quite the same.
I don't generally flirt with every gal that makes a comment my way, so if you've earned my continued affection, no, I wouldn't have a problem doing the same if I were standing next to that person.
I might not approach a particular woman offline as I might on CS, because of whatever circumstances might be present.
For example, picking up women on the job, depending on where you work, can get you in quite a pickle. It isn't really the place for that kind of thing. Here on CS, in most cases, your simple presence confirms that you are in fact looking for someone/some relationship.
Now, if said girl was somewhere else, outside of work, maybe a fund raiser, or concert, sure, why not? Be polite and you won't get slapped, and either way, you stand nothing to lose!
DynamiteLuv: The person that you send that first message to on CS, if you saw them first in the real world instead of the virtual world...
Would you still be as comfortable going up to them and showing interest like you were online?
And if you were rejected, will your reaction be the same as online?
Honestly, no. I'm too shy to make the first step. Even on CS, I do not mail first. But on Forums, I feel like I'm with a group of old friends and can have good fun.
sweetlyscented1Gosford, New South Wales Australia3,060 posts
I am not quite as forward in the real world as I am on CS, if I really liked someone and got to know then a little yes I would firt so they knew I was interested and if they were not......thats fine you win some you lose some
Im a little old fashioned and like the guy to make the first move idealy....
In real life.....I dont shut up once we are talking.... can be a bit like that on here to...I know
How about the opposite side of that coin: Do you respond the same in person as you do online to someone who iniates a conversation or flirts with you if you're not interested??? I'm truly amazed at the number of people I have attempted to initiate contact with that have completely ignored me. Would they do that face to face? Just ignore me and walk away? Pretend I'm not even there??
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Would you still be as comfortable going up to them and showing interest like you were online?
And if you were rejected, will your reaction be the same as online?