Online Dating Advice: Should Guys Use Emojis When Texting?

Being an online dating expert, one simple rule to emojis for me is, use them wisely. In the right sense, emojis could be the best tool one could ever have to make attraction; in the wrong sense, they can quickly kill it. Let's break this down.

We all know that "It's not what you say, but how you say it." This is because body language and your tone of voice express more about your intent than words alone. But in text messaging, body language and tone are absent-that's why jokes get misconstrued, teases go unnoticed, and the playfulness of a conversation evaporates.

This is where emojis come in. Emojis provide a way to help qualify the tone of your message.

Such as:

• If you are being sarcastic, add a 😏 or 😉 after to ensure the recipient knows what you are really saying.

• If you are playfully teasing her, a a 😜 or 😂 can ensure that your joke hits the intended mark.

Don't do it: overuse emojis for no reason. If you are listing hobbies such as "bike riding, hiking, and snowboarding" and you're putting a 🚴‍♂️, 🥾, and 🏂 under each one, that does not contribute to the conversation at all. It comes across as being over-the-top, even a little "girly," which is going to work against you.

So remember: emojis are a tool, not a crutch. Use them sparingly and with purpose.

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Jamie Date
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