Your Webcam Adventure Starts Here

Alright, so you’ve found 6rounds, you’re registered, you’ve read through the FAQ, and are now checking out the blog. You’ve taken almost all the steps, now there’s only one left. Of course, it’s the most important one. You actually have to start your webcam adventure.

It may be a little nerve racking at first. You’ve probably instant messaged before, but that’s a kind of different. There’s space between you and the person you’re talking to. The person you are talking to can’t see you, so you have longer to respond, your attention can wander, and, if need be, you can fake your reaction. All these things are much more difficult, if not impossible, on 6rounds. It’s a face to face interaction, with everything you do being picked up by your webcam. So why do it? Well, for starters, it’s a more honest, personal conversation than text on a white screen can allow. And it’s fun!

You may want to use 6rounds exclusively to socialize with your friends and family. That’s a pretty great application for a webcam chat. It saves on your phone bill, doesn’t clog up your email, and it feels like the person is sitting in front of you instead of across the block, across the country, or across the world. But you should try to meet new friends too. So how do you go about this? Well, it starts with clicking on random round. You can specify what type of person you’re interested in talking too, or you can let fate (and your computer) decide who you get paired up with.

So, what do you do when you start having a conversation with a stranger? If you haven’t already, I highly recommend reading 6rounds’ suggestions on how to break the ice. When you’re doing something new, even if it’s something as simple as having a conversation, you will always be less nervous if you go in feeling prepared. You should do this by building an up to date profile on you and your interests. It’s much easier to slide into a discussion with someone if you share the same passion for a book, TV show, movie, or sport.

If you meet someone who happens to be shy, don’t panic. It can feel awkward staring at a computer screen with a stranger staring back at you, but try to pretend the computer screen isn’t there. How would you talk to someone you just met at a party? Pull out the typical questions: “What do you do?” “Where do you live?” “Any brothers or sisters?” I’ll admit, they aren’t the most innovative ice breakers, but they aren’t supposed to be. After a couple minutes of stuff like this, you will hopefully both feel comfortable enough to move onto something more interesting. And if all else fails, play a game! If you like to take risks, pull out truth or dare. For better or worse, you will get to know the person. If you’re not that confident, just try checkers.

So, you’re on 6rounds, why not give it a try? Sure, it’s great to talk to friends and family, but why not try meeting new friends from all around the world?

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