I’m sure you’re killing it on Tinder, you player you, but it never hurts to take a little advice on board from an etiquette expert.

I’ll stop you now and say that unsolicited dick pics are off the table, that shizz ain’t cool now and it never was, but let’s rather leave the tips to a man who wrote a book focusing on how we relate to each other in the 21st century digital world.

Daniel Post Senning is his name, and he says that even in a place like Tinder you should follow general etiquette rules. Here’s BusinessInsider:

First, it’s important to note that Tinder is largely photo-based, he says. If you intend to actually meet up with another person, post photos that look good – but definitely make sure they actually look like you. You want to be honest.

Plus, people will likely find out anyway. Just by plugging in a few details that are displayed on your Tinder profile, like your university or mutual friends, people can easily find you through Google or Facebook, Post Senning says. If they see you don’t look like that, they’ll think you’re being dishonest and will be less likely to meet you IRL.

For messaging, don’t let a full day go by before responding, Post Senning advises. On Tinder, which uses a messaging system similar to texting, conversations can go stale in a few hours. You don’t need to reply immediately, but don’t wait more than an hour or two between messages.

And last but not least, when you decide to message someone, don’t start with the standard, boring “heyyy.” Look at his or her profile, pick out a specific detail, and message them something clever about it, Post Senning says.

That might seem like some rather straightforward advice, but I guess not everyone can do the basics right.

Good luck out there guys and girls, and remember that if you happen to be employed in one of THESE jobs you should add that to your profile.

[source:businessinsider]