8 Tips for Chatting Online | What to Say & When to Say it...

Ask many questions about them - get them talking so that you know more about whom they are and what they like to do for fun. The key to a good conversation is to keep it positive, positive, positive. If the chat turns negative, it can discourage the formation of a new friendship.

Have some great photos of yourself that you do not mind sharing online. You will want to know what the person you are talking to looks like and vice versa. That means that you need to avoid a picture of you lounging around in your sweats or the "just fell out of bed" look. If you have a picture of yourself with your hair fixed and a great smile affixed to your face, it is recommended that you use that picture.

Don't go overboard gloating about yourself. This can be a major turn off for both men and women. Chances are, if you sound egotistical, you are less likely to make new friends chatting online. There are certain times when it is easier to chat with individuals. Try to be online at night when everyone else is. Most people work during the day so it is harder for them to find the time to chat during the day. Nighttime is when most adults take the time to chat and meet new people.

Be lots of fun to chat to so that you can make the other person laugh. If you are a fun person to take to, chances are you will be chatting again very soon. Making a person laugh is a great way to make sure the two of you become friends. If you make a person laugh, it makes them feel good. In fact, laughter is a great remedy for a stressful day and can relieve feelings of depression. Although you should always offer a supportive ear to someone that needs it, try and make light of the situation by offering a joke or a funny story to help ease some of the tension.