Phone dating is a lot like regular dating, except you can do it from your couch. This might make it feel like it’s an “anything goes” scenario, but there is phone dating etiquette that should be followed if you’re really there looking for your soulmate. Despite what you may think, there is a wrong way to phone date. And why would you want to do something the wrong way when there’s love on the line? More than that, you are likely paying for these phone dates with either your time or money.

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We are here to give you some insight on how you can get the most out of each phone date. Again, this is for the folks looking for love, not the ones calling erotic numbers looking for sex chat. That’s a different ballgame, but not wrong! We are never here to yuck your yum. If you’re into phone sex, go for it. Keep reading to find out the best tips for dating through a chat line.

Short And Sweet Greeting

Your greeting should show your personality but not in a way that’s overwhelming to a listener. For those who are new to chat line dating, greetings are a recorded sound that other callers listen to before they decide if they want to chat. It’s your profile, so to speak. When you’re recording yours, give your name and a sentence or two about what makes you unique. That’s really all you need to make a lasting impression.

Lying Gets You Nowhere

When it comes to phone dating, we tend to want to impress the person we’re talking to. This can lead to exaggerating the truth or even straight-up lying. But you’re looking for a soulmate, remember? That person is going to love you for who you truly are. While embellishing might perk someone’s ears up for a short period, it doesn’t do you any favors in the long run. That’s why you should always focus on being your true authentic self.

Show Interest

Nobody calls a chat line so that they can listen to you drone on and on about your entire life story. That gets boring really fast, no matter how much you want to tell someone about your life. You have to ask questions about their experiences and show that you are a good listener. Sure, share your story! But keep it brief, especially on the first handful of phone dates. Don’t monopolize the conversation.

Follow Up

Did you have a great time on your date? Once it’s over, or coming to a close, it’s important to follow up or request a time to talk on the phone again soon. If you wait too long,  you could lose momentum and kill the connection before it even has a chance to get started. So plan the second date or think about times you’re available before you even go into the first one. Try to figure out the next time you guys can talk before your call ends.