Friday 18 May 2012

Dating Agency - Background Checks, Dating Agency Style


Millions of singletons nowadays use a dating agency to find their dream match. They have seen how other men and women have succeeded in finding true love online.



Despite this growing trend, many a singleton are still afraid of using a dating agency. The thing they fear most is meeting some unsavoury character looking for their next victim. You know, the married man pretending to be single, the hustler-cum-temptress, and so on. People that turn an otherwise fun and harmless dating experience into a horrific one.

This doesn’t have to be the case though. It shouldn’t have to be the hooligans lording it over the dating agency. Fortunately, there are ways to find out if that person you’ve met online is indeed the genuine article or some prankster waiting to pounce. Here are what some “caring” dating agencies advise:

·         As tempting as it may be, avoid sharing personal information with people you’ve met online. Such information normally pertains to your last name, your home telephone number and even your personal email address. Details that make you easy to trace. This is likewise applicable to those people whom you feel comfortable with but have only exchanged a couple of short emails.

·         It is always advisable to read someone’s profile thoroughly before sending him or her a contact message. Don’t simply send an email because you think they have a pretty smile. This could be the best example for the saying “fooled by a smile”. There is more to a person than a magnificent photo. Speaking of photographs, are these clear enough to reveal their face? Do they look like the person they’re describing in the profile? Do they have any pleasant looking photos? These may be trivial details but helpful nonetheless. A photo is supposed to give people an insight into your world. How can you do this if that snapshot you’ve posted is all blurry?

·         As for their profile, are there any ”red flags”? Do those essays indicate any anger towards family or past lovers? Again, this could be a precursor of events about to unfold. This time however, you might be a part of it. So be extra careful and think things through before going any further.

·         It is possible that some of your friends are members of the same dating agency. Ask them if they have seen or heard of the person you’re interested in. If so, this is your chance to do a bit of sleuthing. Ask for any information they might have about the person—whether good or bad. Any information is better than no information at all.

·         You may likewise wish to do a “search engine” review or “dating review” of the person’s name. This is assuming of course that you were able to “sweet talk” them into spilling the beans on such a personal piece of information.
You never know, if your date goes well you could be one step closer to one of Pepper Pink Jewellery's full eternity rings. And of course, always date with caution. We aren’t suggesting that you become all paranoid. What we are encouraging is using your head before your heart or your loins. Remember that a dating agency needn’t be a horrifying place. Good luck!

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