As a guy, I figured I could always simply hang up the phone if I did not want to talk with someone. Check your e-mail frequently to watch for responses. When you respond to another s ad, give them enough information to make them curious enough about you to want to reply back. I contacted one lady who had received over 300 responses to her ad that month, but she responded to my inquiry because I had provided her with some basic info about myself and a photo, a sort of public capsule similar to the info included on my personal ad. Many of those I chatted with said they picked and chose whom to respond to, but most said they would at least offer the courtesy of a reply even if they did not think they would be interested.
Situations change rapidly.
By the time you respond to an ad, that person might have started dating another respondent already. Be patient and don t get frustrated if you don t immediately get a date for every night. When you decide to meet in person for the first time, I would suggest picking a public place such as a restaurant where neither party would feel pressured into staying if they didn t want to stay. Make sure you have sufficient lighting, yet quiet enough for the two of you to chat. The location will depend upon your personality and the person you are meeting.