Dating advice -- results from the Yahoo! Personals poll #2

#30 Dec. 8, 2005 -- You want to go on a second date with them. Should you:

(Women answered)

Tell them before the first date is over 53%
Wait until they contact you 19%
Contact them the next day 16%
Wait for two days then contact them 7%
Contact them immediately after the date 6%
Wait for three days then contact them 2%

(Men answered)

Tell them before the first date is over 59%
Contact them the next day 20%
Wait for two days then contact them 11%
Contact them immediately after the date 6%
Wait until they contact you 4%
Wait for three days then contact them 3%

#29 Nov. 21, 2005 -- You're going to meet her or his parents during this holiday season. You should:

Bring a modest gift of wine or flowers 60%
Find out what they like and bring a gift that matches their interests 36%
Ask for your name to be included on your date's gift card 3%
Make a donation to charity in their names 2%
Bring a lavish or extravagant gift 2%

#28 Oct. 21, 2005 -- You arrive for a date and discover the person isn't as they described themselves in their profile, you would:

Be polite and stay because the person might turn out to be worth knowing 47%
Ask why their profile isn't accurate -- stay or leave, depending on their answer 35%
Stay until you can make an excuse to leave 10%
Don't introduce yourself, just run away 4%
Say, "I thought I was meeting someone else" -- leave 4%
Say, "No thanks" and leave -- why waste your time? 3%

#27 Sept. 15, 2005 -- After a first date, you could kick yourself because you:

Set your expectations too high 35%
Did something klutzy 18%
Talked too much about "I" not "You" 15%
Rattled on about your ex-(s) 14%
Hogged the conversation 9%
Overdressed or underdressed 9%
Had your credit card rejected 3%

#26 Aug. 24, 2005 -- To fascinate me on a first date, my date should talk mostly about (select up to 3)

Their interests and passions 36%
Their family 16%
Their social/physical activities 12%
Movies/music/arts 7%
Current events 7%
Me 6%
Their job 6%
Their travels 6%
Spirituality 5%
Sports 3%

We asked whether there are any first date discussion topic that's absolutely taboo? See what you told us

#25 June 30, 2005 -- Which of the following do you think is a good place to meet a potential, pet-friendly date?

Dog park/run 81%
Veterinarian's office 12%
Animal show (Westminster, etc.) 5%
Groomer 4%

We asked for funny dating and pets stories, however we didn't receive any printable (on a family-friendly web site) stories. Do you have a funny dates and pets story? Please tell us

#24 June 30, 2005 -- Which dating tactic would you be most likely to employ to score a date?

Getting a date isn't worth any of these tactics 80%
Use your pet or borrow a pet 17%
Become a cat (or dog)-person even if you really dislike them 4%
Hide the fact that you own a pet 1%

What is the most unusual tactic you have used to score a date? See what you told us

#23 June 23, 2005 -- You're dating someone you met through Yahoo! Personals, when would you expect them to make their profile unsearchable?

When we've had the "exclusive talk" 67%
After we've been on a couple of dates 16%
It's none of my business 15%
Immediately after our first date 4%

Are there any hard and fast rules about when to make profiles unsearchable? See what you told us

#22 April 28, 2005 -- Women were asked: As a single mother, what's the most important thing you're seeking in a match?

Finding someone who could someday love my children as much as I do. 40%
They understand that being a mother is only one aspect of who I am. 28%
Our personalities are compatible and we're a good fit. 23%
That my child/children approve of my choice. 9%
That they're is also a single parent. 3%

#21 April 28, 2005 -- Men were asked: What is the best thing about dating a single mom?

Single moms are more mature and motivated to build a relationship. 48%
Due to their busy lives, they appreciate the quality, not quantity of time we spend together. 26%
You can see how they interact with people they love by watching them with their children. 16%
The great times we can have doing cool stuff with the kids. 13%

#20 April 22, 2005 -- For a first date, I prefer:

Meeting for coffee 33%
A casual lunch 20%
Dinner 19%
Drinks after work 13%
A spectator event (movie, concert, sports, etc.) 9%
A participatory activity (walk, golf, biking, etc.) 9%

What are your best first-date ideas. See what you told us

#19 March 7, 2005 -- College Basketball Tournament Season: During March, would you stand up a date if your favorite men’s college basketball team was playing in the:

I would never stand someone up 75%
Championship game 13%
First-round game 7%
Semifinals 3%
Quarter finals 2%

#18 Feb. 14, 2005 -- What's your ideal Valentine's Day date?

A romantic, candlelit dinner 79%
Attending a party with friends 5%
Attending a concert, play or sporting event 5%
Athletic activity - skating, bowling, golf 3%
Going to a movie 8%

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