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Article: E-romance too snappy for a siren; ALWAYS STICK TO THE RULES
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- The Press
- Article date:
- September 26, 2003
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As part of The Press's 10-day series on Boys & Girls, KERI WELHAM
looks at the mating ritual, which has taken a radical leap forward in
the last 50 years. The modern rules of engagement involve cyber-
flirting, text sex, and speed dating, but isn't the aim the same?
Courting in the 1930s was a genteel, romantic experience. He would
cross the floor and scribble his name on her dance card.
He was a wonderful dancer. She had a delicate waist and peach-
soft cheeks, and they would grow old together.
Today, the mating ritual can be equally romantic, but the process
has changed remarkably. She posts her details with a cyber- dating
service, they chat online, he calls her mobile, she text ...