Photo Myths On Online Dating

Tuesday, March 2, 2010, 17:23

We generally bother much about the profile photos when going for online dating. It is true that photos play an important role in the success of online dating. But here are some myths surrounding the profile photographs on online dating sites.

1.We should smile : The photos in which men were looking away from the camera and not smiling had the most success in getting messages from possible dates.
For the ladies, while a smile is not a turn-off, the results suggested she should look straight at the camera with a pouty-face smile.

2.Don't take the photo with phone or web cam : These presumably lower-quality photos can be just as successful or more, at reeling in date messages.

3.Guys should keep their shirts on : Guys with fit bodies did better at getting messages if they took their shirt off than if they left it on.

4.Don't show the cleavages : The female analogue of the ab shot is the cleavage shot. Ladies who showed some cleavage got 49 percent more contacts than the average photo.

5.Always display your face : The display of your face has no impact on the number of messages you receive. A face-less picture could work as long as the member showed some image that was unusual, mysterious or otherwise alluring.

So if you plan an online dating, no need to be over-conscious about the aspects of a profile photo. Be confident and go ahead!