{"id":419,"date":"2010-07-27T15:36:06","date_gmt":"2010-07-27T15:36:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/p=?419"},"modified":"2010-07-27T15:36:06","modified_gmt":"2010-07-27T15:36:06","slug":"be-courteous-when-dating-online","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/forcespenpals.net\/gb\/news\/be-courteous-when-dating-online\/","title":{"rendered":"&#8216;Be courteous&#8217; when dating online"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>A courteous approach could yield the best results for single soldiers looking to hook up with prospective partners via the web.<\/p>\n<p>Relationship expert for the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Catherine Spencer said it is refreshing to see a man who is thoughtful when communicating with women online.<\/p>\n<p>Replying to a reader&rsquo;s question regarding the best way to politely reject someone on the net, the specialist observed: &ldquo;It&rsquo;s perfectly courteous to use your straightforward and honest approach. 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