Grammar has never been so sexy.
Just as the incorrect use of "your and you're" can be an instant turn-off for many, it looks like proper punctuation can have just as strong an effect, in a good way.
We already knew that emoji-users get laid more often, and now it looks like the humble exclamation point could also be a very valuable addition to your seduction arsenal.
According to research by dating service Zoosk, an opening message that includes an exclamation point is 10% more likely to receive a response.
Comedian and author Sam Greenspan explained to
Mashable:
"Exclamation points are the most important, but dangerous, form of punctuation for conveying tone.
"In written communication, especially in dating, we instinctively search for ways to interpret tone. Exclamation points are crucial. The best strategy is using one exclamation point whenever something you write might be interpreted the wrong way without."
However, he explains in his piece
11 points Guide to Hooking Up it's a fine line between enthusiastic and desperate, so do use sparingly.
So don't overdo it okay???!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
