{"id":5673,"date":"2020-07-27T12:51:35","date_gmt":"2020-07-27T18:51:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/?p=5673"},"modified":"2020-09-09T10:24:36","modified_gmt":"2020-09-09T16:24:36","slug":"dos-and-donts-online-dating","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/jewelry-education\/love-relationships\/dos-and-donts-online-dating\/","title":{"rendered":"The Dos and Don\u2019ts of Online Dating"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Dating app usage rates were already flourishing pre-COVID-19, but with a global pandemic and social distancing measures thrown into the mix, online dating apps have now become <em>the<\/em> central force for connecting with other singles and curing the sting of loneliness. According to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnbc.com\/2020\/05\/25\/why-the-coronavirus-might-change-dating-forever.html\">CNBC<\/a>, in March 2020, Bumble experienced a 26% spike in the number of messages sent while Tinder saw the length of conversations increase by 10-30%.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this influx of virtual dating activity, the team at Shane Co. was curious to find out:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>How receptive are singles toward virtual video calls on dating apps during COVID-19?<\/li><li>What are some of the most tedious dating app behaviors, photos, and pickup lines?<\/li><li>How do singles deal with notorious online dating faux pas regarding read receipts, sliding into DMs, and ghosting?<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>We quenched our thirst for answers by surveying over 1,000 singles of varying ages across the United States about their online dating app preferences and habits for an exclusive glimpse into the digital dating culture of 2020. The survey ran from June 4 to June 8, 2020. Read on to see the results!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Survey Findings<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2251\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/OnlineDating-Updated_1-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Pie chart showing preferred online dating apps.\" class=\"wp-image-5674 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/OnlineDating-Updated_1-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/OnlineDating-Updated_1-300x264.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/OnlineDating-Updated_1-437x384.jpg 437w\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/2251;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When asked about their preferred dating app, the majority of singles surveyed (43.2%) named Tinder their app of choice, followed by Match.com (16.4%) and Bumble (13.5%). Women were almost twice as likely as men to prefer Match.com or Bumble above Tinder. This checks out, given Match.com is known for providing highly personalized matches and Bumble is considered the \u201cladies first\u201d dating app, where women initiate the conversation, rather than the other way around.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2103\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/OnlineDating-Updated_2-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Bar chart showing which factor influences a decision the most to match with someone.\" class=\"wp-image-5675 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/OnlineDating-Updated_2-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/OnlineDating-Updated_2-300x246.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/OnlineDating-Updated_2-467x384.jpg 467w\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/2103;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When asked which factor influenced their decision to match with someone most, the majority of singles surveyed (34%) said physical attractiveness. Common interests (22.9%) and intelligence\/educational attainment (13.23%) were also among the most important factors. Survey results also revealed that Baby Boomers are influenced by age more than any other generation, and Gen X is influenced by humor or wit in dating bios more than any other generation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2318\" height=\"2560\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2318px) 100vw, 2318px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/OnlineDating-Updated_3-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Bar chart showing the most irritating dating app behaviors.\" class=\"wp-image-5676 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/OnlineDating-Updated_3-scaled.jpg 2318w, https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/OnlineDating-Updated_3-272x300.jpg 272w, https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/OnlineDating-Updated_3-348x384.jpg 348w\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2318px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2318\/2560;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When asked which dating app behaviors irritated them most, the majority of online daters (31.7%) said when others lie about themselves in their dating profiles. Other behaviors daters are especially peeved by include matching with someone only to be ignored, as well as being ghosted entirely by someone you\u2019ve been talking to or dating.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For those who are new to the term, ghosting (per <a href=\"https:\/\/www.urbandictionary.com\/define.php?term=Ghosting\">Urban Dictionary<\/a>) is \u201cwhen a person cuts off all communication with the person they\u2019re dating with zero warning or notice beforehand.\u201d Survey results found that 70% of Millennials have been ghosted at least once, while 35% of Gen Z daters have been doing the ghosting (more than twice).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"2251\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/OnlineDating-Updated_4-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Pie chart showing which types of dating profile photos irritate someone the most.\" class=\"wp-image-5677 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/OnlineDating-Updated_4-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/OnlineDating-Updated_4-300x264.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/OnlineDating-Updated_4-437x384.jpg 437w\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/2251;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>30% of online daters are irritated most by photos that appear fake or overly filtered. Gym photos with bulging muscle flexes (16.8%) and fishing photos with large fish or other sea-dwelling creatures (14.2%) also seem to be offensive.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"2560\" height=\"1970\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 2560px) 100vw, 2560px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/OnlineDating-Updated_5-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Percentage overview of online dating app insights.\" class=\"wp-image-5678 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/OnlineDating-Updated_5-scaled.jpg 2560w, https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/OnlineDating-Updated_5-300x231.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/OnlineDating-Updated_5-499x384.jpg 499w, https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/OnlineDating-Updated_5-768x591.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/OnlineDating-Updated_5-1536x1182.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/OnlineDating-Updated_5-2048x1576.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/OnlineDating-Updated_5-380x292.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/OnlineDating-Updated_5-800x616.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/OnlineDating-Updated_5-1160x893.jpg 1160w\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 2560px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 2560\/1970;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Shockingly, 53% of all survey respondents have indeed used a dating app while still in a relationship. 71% of online daters are likely to stalk someone on social media or conduct a few Google searches of their match before meeting up with them in person. Thus, it never hurts to do your research to ensure your match isn\u2019t a mass murderer before committing to the first date.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>48% of respondents overall and 73% of Millennials admit to hooking up with someone from a dating app on the first date. Over 62% of respondents list finding a serious relationship or a lifelong partner as their main motivator for being active on dating apps. Gen X is looking for a lifelong partner more than any other generation, whereas the majority of younger Gen Z respondents are looking for a casual relationship.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1559\" height=\"2560\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1559px) 100vw, 1559px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/OnlineDating-Updated_6-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Pie chart showing virtual dating in the age of Covid-19.\" class=\"wp-image-5679 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/OnlineDating-Updated_6-scaled.jpg 1559w, https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/OnlineDating-Updated_6-183x300.jpg 183w, https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/OnlineDating-Updated_6-234x384.jpg 234w\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1559px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1559\/2560;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Taking a pulse on swipe culture during COVID-19, survey results found that 53.7% of respondents have chatted with more people during the pandemic than before the pandemic started. What\u2019s more, over 55% of singles are either likely or <em>very <\/em>likely to hop on a virtual video call with someone they\u2019ve recently matched with.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Dating apps like Hinge are now accommodating the masses of singles in search of virtual romantic connection by providing a \u201cdate from home\u201d feature, where daters can hop on a mutually consensual video call with their match. There comes a time when messaging only goes so far, and if daters can\u2019t rendezvous in person, then they\u2019ll opt for the next best option.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1695\" height=\"2560\" data-sizes=\"(max-width: 1695px) 100vw, 1695px\" data-src=\"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/OnlineDating-Updated_7-scaled.jpg\" alt=\"Bar graphs outlining preferences in sliding into DMs and chatting more during Covid-19.\" class=\"wp-image-5681 lazyload\" data-srcset=\"https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/OnlineDating-Updated_7-scaled.jpg 1695w, https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/OnlineDating-Updated_7-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/OnlineDating-Updated_7-254x384.jpg 254w, https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/OnlineDating-Updated_7-768x1160.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/OnlineDating-Updated_7-1017x1536.jpg 1017w, https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/OnlineDating-Updated_7-1356x2048.jpg 1356w, https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/OnlineDating-Updated_7-380x574.jpg 380w, https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/OnlineDating-Updated_7-800x1209.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.shaneco.com\/theloupe\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/OnlineDating-Updated_7-1160x1752.jpg 1160w\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml;base64,PHN2ZyB3aWR0aD0iMSIgaGVpZ2h0PSIxIiB4bWxucz0iaHR0cDovL3d3dy53My5vcmcvMjAwMC9zdmciPjwvc3ZnPg==\" style=\"--smush-placeholder-width: 1695px; --smush-placeholder-aspect-ratio: 1695\/2560;\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Another behavior synonymous with online dating is the infamous \u201cDM slide,\u201d where someone sends a direct message (DM) to another on social media for the purpose of flirting or dating. Sliding into a DM is a bold maneuver \u2014 a domain where few have prospered, but where most have failed.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The majority of respondents (70%) have at least made attempts, and their social media app of choice for such a slide is, by and large, Facebook Messenger. When asked how they feel when someone slides into their DMs, male respondents were more likely to feel flattered, while female respondents were more likely to feel creeped out.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Wrapping Up<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Several complex and unspoken rules exist within the world of virtual dating, but we hope these insights will act as a useful guide to dating app etiquette for singles moving forward in 2020. Luckily, the collective intentions are good, as the majority of respondents are using dating apps as a conduit to find a lifelong partner. 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