Internet dating: You should pay attention to this!

• Maintain your anonymity: Your user name for Internet dating should say as little as possible about you and not allow any conclusions to be drawn about your real name, age or place of residence.
• Stay honest: False photos or made-up hero stories will be discovered sooner or later. If you then actually meet the man of your dreams, such cheating can end the relationship before it has even begun.
• Demonstrate self-confidence: If you use phrases such as "Little mouse looking for a big tomcat" when internet dating, you will appear lost and helpless. In the worst case scenario, this will attract scammers.
• Keep your form: Keep your distance when internet dating, and don't immediately write greetings such as "Best regards" or "Kisses" - such ingratiation tends to be off-putting. Don't overdo it with emoticons and online acronyms such as "LOL"either - they look childish.
• Keep it short: Don't reveal a wealth of personal information in the first message when online dating. This is none of your contact's business at first and can end up in the wrong hands if things go badly.
• Pay attention to the time of day: if you send a message in the morning, your potential date might think you are an unemployed bum. The middle of the night is also not a good time to send a cover letter when online dating.
• Plan your first meeting: Suggest a lively place as your first meeting point. Don't let someone pick you up at home or take you back there on your first date!
• Limit the time: Announce before the first date that you only have an hour. If you don't like your partner, you can end the date inconspicuously and without much ado.