Dating Etiquette: Don’t be on Time, Dress Appropriately and let the Guy Pay

First dates are always cause for excitement. Mostly, that’s a good thing: those first-date butterflies are an amazing feeling and they let you know that you are preparing for something special. On the other hand, you don’t want to be too nervous before a first date, either.

The best way to play down first-date nerves is perfect preparation. And what better way to prepare than finding out what singles consider good dating etiquette? We asked singles looking for a date through be2 and found out…

The 4 top rules of dating etiquette

1. Dating Etiquette Rule: Let the man pay
   There are situations where singles should go with the times and there are situations where it pays to be old fashioned. First dates obviously count as the latter. Funnily, men are more willing to pay than women women are prepared to accept: 30% of the male singles who took part in the survey think the man should pay on a first date, while only 10% of single women feel the same. 56% of women would insist on splitting the bill. The most diplomatic (and romantic) solution to this dilemma is for the man to pay and tell the woman that she can pay next time. This avoids the awkward situation of splitting the bill and also leaves a nice opening for the next date. Amazingly, under 25s are the most old-fashioned in when it comes to splitting the bill on a first date: they are almost twice as likely to let that the man pay for the date.
2. Dating Etiquette Rule: Be fashionably late Read more

Happy Valentine’s!
Valentine’s Day ideas from the be2 team

In the weeks leading up to Valentine’s Day, at be2, we work even harder to find your perfect match. If you are single and have a Valentine’s Day date or if you are in a relationship and planning a romantic Valentine’s Day with your partner, you might still be looking for good Valentine’s day ideas. As „professional matchmakers“, the be2 team know a lot about love, relationships and romance, so we decided to ask around the office:

„What advice can you give singles or people in a relationship for Valentine’s day? Do you have any tips for a romantic Valentine’s day?”

Here, the be2 team share their best Valentine’s day ideas. Read more

Online Dating to Phone Flirt: When is the Right Time to ask for a Phone Number?

Strictly speaking, there is no right time to ask for a phone number. There is also no wrong time to ask for a phone number. There is only the time that is right for you and the person you are online dating. However, when we asked the members of online dating site be2, their answers were surprisingly clear – and they might help you find the right time to ask for a phone number when you’re online dating:

• You don’t have to wait too long to ask for a phone number Nearly ¼ of the singles online dating through be2 are happy to give out their phone number after exchanging only one or two messages. Over 50% are ready after two or three messages.
• Men are more eager to swap numbers 67.5% of male singles give out their number after two or three messages or less. Single women say they would wait considerably longer.
• Young singles are most willing to swap numbers early Younger Singles tend to be more willing to give out their phone numbers. About 60% of singles 35 and under would give out their number after two or three messages or less, while singles 36 to 55 are most cautious (only 51.5% are willing to give out their number so early).

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Online Dating Fraud? What to watch out for

The internet is full of stories about online dating fraud. Of course, online dating fraud is a real issue and the internet is a great place for the victims of online dating fraud to exchange information. But quite often the alleged online dating fraud can be explained in less dramatic terms.

The most common cases of online dating fraud found on the internet:

1. “Sites full of fake profiles and pictures that all look the same”
We have written about the very real threat posed by fake profiles and how to tell a fake profile from a real one, before. However, not every profile without a picture is a fake profile. Read more

How to avoid dating scams – 9 Useful Tips

Online dating sites try to fulfil the hopes, dreams and wishes of singles. Which, ideally, is a beautiful thing. But unfortunately, the very fact that online dating isn’t all about rational decision-making, has given rise to dating scams. After all, love is blind and dating scammers know how to use that blindness to their best advantage.

If you are a be2 member, you are safer from dating scams than on some other, especially free, dating websites. be2 is serious matchmaker and most members are looking for a long-term, fulfilling relationship – but unfortunately, not all of them. The first thing that deters dating scammers from be2 is the elaborate personality test. But nevertheless, some scammers still register with be2, in order to trick hopeful singles out of their money. We warn our members about the dangers of dating scams, because without their help, we can’t catch all the scammers. Read more

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