#Asynchronous Communication

[asynchronouslove]

The Internet as a New Dimension of Flirting

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A lot of modern day relationships begin online. The added dimension of asynchronous communication to romantic relationships has served to deepen and facilitate pre existing ones as well as kindle new connections.

I asked my interviewees whether they thought that the introduction of the Internet has added another dimensions to flirtation and romantic interaction. The sentiments shared by the reveal a complex landscape in which digital communication serves to facilitate and regulate romantic connections.

First, dating apps—like Hinge, Bumble, and Tinder—have become a primary interface for initiating romantic relationships. These apps all use instant messages as a way for users to communicate with people they have matched with. Through this form of asynchronous digital communication, individuals are glimpsing first impressions and figuring out whether they would like to take things a step further and meet in person.

Not only does texting serve as an important form of communication, it is also arguably somewhat of a litmus test for relationship viability. One of my interviewees explains "I will absolutely ghost someone if I feel like we aren't vibing over text—texting has become such a big part of how we maintain relationships." She further elaborates by expressing that "the way you text with a person definitely has a say in how your relationship goes." In other words, the intensity and frequency of text message exchanges can dictate the emotional climate of a [potential] romantic relationship.

The subtleties of digital flirting also extend to social media, where the simple action of liking a story or leaving a comment on a post can be perceived as flirtatious. This dimension of digital flirtation adds layers to how individuals can express interest and engage with potential romantic partners.

The Internet and texting have become an indispensable part of the formation and facilitation of romantic connections. For many people, the absence of the Internet would make the dating scene more difficult to navigate today. Another interviewee noted that "[they] know a lot of people who wouldn't be dating if it weren't for online dating or texting."

The insights from my interviewees provide a look into the nuanced ways that the Internet and asynchronous digital forms of communication are intertwined with modern romance.

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[asynchronouslove]

Asynchronous digital communication can't provide people with non-verbal cues that we use to determine whether or not someone is flirting with us. As a result, online flirting has taken on a persona of its own in which we employ methods of flirting unique to asynchronous communication.

One of my interviewees explained that they can tell if someone is flirting with them via text when they are texting a lot throughout the day and when "a certain combination of emojis [is used], like the little blushing emoji with its hand over the mouth or the little monkey covering its eyes—basically things that emulate blushing."

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Research has revealed that the synchronization of emoji used patterns seem to have two important functions in online dating. First, pattern matching is used as a digital feedback tool to assess romantic compatibility—where emoji use patterns are thought to indicate personality traits (Nexø et al., 2020). Pattern matching involves factors like the frequency of emoji usage, types of emojis used, and their communicated meanings. Second, attunement [or synchrony] of emoji use patterns between two people is used to signal and gauge romantic interest (Nexø et al., 2020). This data suggests that emojis play a similar role as nonverbal behaviors do in an offline context.

Nexø, L. A., & Strandell, J. (2020). Testing, filtering, and insinuating: Matching and attunement of emoji use patterns as non-verbal flirting in online dating. Poetics, 83, 101477. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.poetic.2020.101477

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[asynchronouslove]

How has the internet changed the way we navigate romantic relationships?

Research suggests that young people utilize "new media technologies" to flirt with one another, initiate new relationships, maintain existing relationships, and fight and end relationships (Meenagh, 2015). In fact, new media technologies have changed the ways that [young] people interact with each other—many are learning how to negotiate their romantic and sexual relationships within these new contexts. They provide people with different tools for navigating the various stages of their love/sex lives and play an important role when it comes to young people initiating romantic and/or sexual relationships.

A big part of flirting with someone involves being emotionally vulnerable. New media technologies allow people to flirt in a way that might feel less vulnerable than in-person communication (Meenagh, 2015). Using the Internet to flirt gives individuals the opportunity to carefully craft their messages, allowing them to ease their way into flirting while also avoiding the potential embarrassment of rejection. Someone who might not feel comfortable or confident enough to tell someone that they're attracted to them in real life, but through digital communication, they can put those thoughts into a message and hit send without direct confrontation.

However, the ambiguity of digital communication can also create confusion amongst the parties involved—for instance, are they flirting with me or is it one sided? Due to the lack of access to non-verbal cues [to interpret behavior], people have to rely on second-order information to determine the intentions behinds another's asynchronous communication (Meenagh, 2015). Second-order information refers to the background knowledge of a situation and pre-existing expectations of communication. Decoding second-order information is essential to understanding the meaning behind communication conducted digitally.

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Meenagh, J. (2015). Flirting, dating, and breaking up within New Media Environments. Sex Education, 15(5), 458–471. https://doi.org/10.1080/14681811.2015.1033516

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[havendance]

Too many people texting! Not enough contacting me at my totallylegit@not-evil.net email address!

[missionlameturtle]

I'm just old enough of a millennial to find the idea that calling your friend is bothersome sort of silly, but young enough that I usually roll my eyes and (begrudgingly) send a text

[enderluna]

Asyntum : asynchronous rondo objectum.

[pt: asyntum]

tags: @radiomogai @obscurian

[vrushtistudying]

2/12/24

ok, so this is kind of what I did in the past two days but whatever. it snowed yesterday, so this is my second day of asynchronous homework.

THREE DIFFERENT DELTA MATHS, no joke, on functions. they were actually kind of fun but I still have beef with them

all of my media literacy work

my wonderful bio teacher (she's actually great, just gives too much work) gave me around three hours of work for her class.

a spanish sheet on el subjunctivo

CADded for my robotics team, fastened the entire intake assembly BECAUSE SOMEONE ELSE SCREWED UP THE INITIAL FASTEN FROM MONDAY😭

APHUG work

some work for chorus

studied individually for my mRNA and Protein Synthesis Quiz

read around an 1 1/2 hours? kind of disappointed, I'm lowk trying to break the phone addiction.

oiled my hair today, about to do an everything shower

wrote two chapters for the book I'm writing, completely shifted gears for how I'm going to write act two

but yea! 2/12 and 2/11 everyone! also, kind of unrelated, but I found a frc all-girls team from Afghanistan and its SO cool <3 It's been a good two days. also, I have delayed opening tmrw YAYYYY

[biotrips]

school is so lonely

[joelletwo]

love that post. love taking the additions off every time cuz i want to be alone in a room with the idea of asynchronous sex.

[piedoesnotequalpi]

Shout-out to past me for using [sic] after every instance of "person with autism" that I had to quote in a research paper

[asynchronouslove]

Multiple interviewees stated that they could tell is someone is flirting with them via text based on their words and usage of GIFS, memes, and specific emojis. Some noted that they could tell based on what was being said and others based on the frequency of texts throughout the day. One reported that they "think when someone is flirting with you via text, they hint at sort of sexual things [and be] more 'banter-y' and playful—flirting feels more playful, almost childlike—you're not just having an adult conversation."

Flirting in-person and over text share some similarities in that both involve some degree of:

giving compliments

asking questions [to get to know each other]

poking fun at/teasing each other

Yet, differences come up as well. Flirting in person relies heavily on nonverbal cues—which can't be conveyed through a text to the same degree. People tend to utilize physical touch more when flirting in person. One of the interviewees reported that they "can be more touchy, smile, look cute and bat [her eyes]."

Another said that they are big on physical touch: "for example, if someone is cuddling me and has their arm around me, I'll play with their hand, maybe kiss their neck." They went on to elaborate that they aren't that great with words, so that's why physical touch is an important way for them to convey their romantic interest in another person.

As there are ways to flirt in person that don't necessarily translate to text, the same can be said of flirting via texting. For instance, emoji usage and sending memes are ways that we can customize our conversations with potential [or current] romantic partners that don't translate to in-person interactions.

While both in-person and and text-based flirting involve complimenting each other, humor, a bit of teasing, and maintaining engaging conversations, they differ significantly in regard to the ability to use and read of physical cues, the immediacy of feedback, and the methods employed.

[salemoleander]

hi Salem!! no expectation of a reply here, just wanted to express that i'm sorry your day yesterday was rough but i'm glad it's better today. i hope things continue to go smoothly for you 🥰 -synnie (@ethtyn )

;-; niceys to me...

Thank you!!! 💕

[wildchives4]

having a class whose only graded assignments are discussion board responses is hilarious. people are too dumb for that and you know it. "your discussion responses should really engage with your peers' thoughts" you have to realize at this point that over half of the class is failing to adequately respond to the initial prompt. there is nothing to engage with bc these people are just word salading.