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Asking someone out on a date is a difficult process that, for some students, can be nerve-wracking.

Some students may choose to ask out that special someone by doing something creative or unique, others may use more traditional means like flowers and still others may just do it in person or over the phone.

Some students may resort to technology -- specifically, AOL Instant Messenger.

Students who do this, however, may not be met with positive results.

"If someone asked me out on AIM, I wouldn't take them seriously [because] you can't see facial expressions, and it's hard to interpret," second-year Education student Suzy Natz said.

Other students said they don't even take the romantic potential of AIM into consideration.

"I don't do it whatsoever," second-year Engineering student George Leffue said. "If I was going to ask a girl out, I would call her or do it in person. Call me old-fashioned."

Others don't even use AIM at all because they say it takes up too much time or because it is inconvenient. The phone still seems like the best way to contact someone quickly, but when all else fails, AIM is key.

"Ew, no, I don't like AIM, I don't use it -- it weirds me out," second-year Architecture student Ella Camburnbeck said. "Right now, though, my phone doesn't work because of the hurricane, so I'm on it all the time."

AIM may be convenient, but the verdict seems to be against using it for romantic pursuits.

"Serious conversations on AIM are just tacky," Natz said.

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