First Globals’ love of technology does not extend to using technology as a matchmaker. Though some might say that online dating and social networking sites make it easier to connect to potential romantic partners with similar interests and values, First Globals are still fairly traditional about the best way to meet a significant other -- 62.6% of First Globals say the best way is through mutual friends, while only 5.6% say the best way is through online dating and social networking sites. These are almost the same percentages as all other age groups.
Why do so many people believe traditional methods of meeting new partners are better than connecting online? Why do online dating sites seem to be the choice of last resort for many who are looking for love?
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"Why do so many people believe traditional methods of meeting new partners are better than connecting online?"
Because if they say it's their first choice, they will appear to be the sort of people that can't attract attention in a "natural" setting.
It would be interesting to see the percentage of people who've ever USED online dating services by age and not only the percentage saying it's the best way. I bet then you see a lot more 18-29 year olds showing up. It might not be their first choice or the best way, but it's still an option. With older people, maybe they don't even see online dating as an option.
"Why do so many people believe traditional methods of meeting new partners are better than connecting online?"
Online dating in a nutshell is a picture and a paragraph or so, just like one of those ads you see on TV. Anyone can take a picture of themselves, post it online, and compose a paragraph that makes them seem like the best person in the world. It is a "gimmick" to sell themselves in an image they think will be desired by others. While they say a picture says a thousand words, it is not real. They can use any words you can think of to describe themselves, but the picture does not make the person. The only way to tell if a person is real is to meet them in a natural setting. In my opinion, online dating is far from real.
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