Your friend asked you to look at a number of dating profiles to help him try to spot any deceptive profiles before he makes contact. Based on research presented in this chapter, which of the following would be a red flag?
A) Sam writes a lot about himself using "I" and "me."
B) Pat describes himself as "a globe trotter."
C) Chris has a really short description of himself.
D) Will writes about himself and his recent visits to extravagant restaurants.

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Research indicates that deceptive profiles tend to have fewer self-references, which can manifest as shorter descriptions. This is because the person creating the profile may try to avoid lying by simply providing less information.

Your Friend Asked You to Look at a Number of Dating