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You probably know that a good first impression is important when meeting someone for the first time, but not all people realize that it can be just as important when you’re in a conversation online. In fact, studies have shown that the web has given us much more information about potential love interests than our own social circles can provide. So if you’re struggling with making an impression online, your best bet is to employ some of these traits.
You want to work on using language that is both intriguing and respectable so you don’t come across as crude or boring, but without sounding too soft or too harsh either. You also want to strike up conversations about things you know you both have in common, but doing so without coming across as too persistent. The following 15 traits should help.
1) You’re funny
Laughter can be hard to come by in the cyber realm, but it’s essential if you want to convey your sense of humor since face-to-face contact isn’t possible. When you share a funny story with someone online, it shows that you’re not only capable of thinking on your feet, but also that you can make other people laugh. People like funny folks, and it’s one of the most seductive traits for good reason.
