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All Singles: Life & Times Stories

The inquiring dating reporter asks...

#1: What one thing could someone do on a first date that would make you want to scream and run for the hills?

#2: What's the funniest or strangest thing you've done on a first date?

#3: A friend's date hits on you at a party. What do you do about it?

#4: You've met someone you might want to date, but they have a hygiene problem (bad breath, body odor, etc.) what would you do?

#5: What's the one thing about yourself you think people are first attracted to when you communicate online?

#6: At what point in a relationship do you start to think about whether or not this person will be around for the next big holiday?

#7: What do you check first when you're looking at someone's profile?

#8: What's the best pick-up line you've received or used in an email?

#9: If you could nominate a celebrity couple to share the offices of president/vice president, which couple would it be and why?

#10: How long does it take you to know if there might be chemistry between you? Is there something special you look for?

#11: They're getting serious about you, however you prefer to remain "just friends." How do you handle it?

#12: You get an email from someone you don't think you're interested in. What should you do?

#13: What's your best tip for finding someone new on Yahoo! Personals?

#14: Is there someone new in your holiday plans this year?

#15: Your most interesting experience as a member of the Yahoo! Personals Real People class of 2004?

#16: Did you ever slip up and call your date by a former date's name? How did you recover?

#17: What would you tell people who want to try online dating, but just haven't had the nerve yet?

#18: Why did you aspire to become a Yahoo! Personals Real Person for 2005?

#19: If you feel an argument coming on with someone you're dating, what do you do about it?

#20: What's the best headline you've seen on someone's profile?

#21: Would you mind being in a relationship with someone who's famous or very successful, if you weren't equally famous or successful?

#22: How do you know when you are in love? How do you tell the difference between a crush or infatuation and real love?

#23: If you care about someone who is very private, how do you find out how they are feeling?

#24: One or two things about you that don't fit his/her description. Should you go for it anyway?

#25: How long should you communicate before you meet someone? Should you meet if they don't have a picture or profile?

#26: How do you involve your family and friends in your online dating activities?

#27: What was the particular dating incident or experience that made you want to try online dating?

#28: If you could have or do anything you wanted, what would be your ideal Valentine's Day?

#29: When you do have someone contact you back, how do you start off the conversation?

#30: What is the best way to politely end a conversation with someone with whom you know there is no chemistry?

Also see...

Jane Moore - An excerpt from her book "Love @ First Site"

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