If you had met someone on a dating app and had so far only communicated with them via text or instant message, would you prefer to speak to them on the phone before meeting in person, or not?

If you had met someone on a dating app and had so far only communicated with them via text or instant message, would you prefer to speak to them on the phone before meeting in person, or not? Published on 8 May 2024 → Survey conducted on 8 May 2024 on 5195 GB adults

All adults

Region

Gender

Politics

Age

I would prefer to speak to them on the phone before meeting them

56%

I would not prefer to speak to them on the phone before meeting them

18%

Don’t know

26%

I would prefer to speak to them on the phone before meeting them

56%

I would not prefer to speak to them on the phone before meeting them

18%

Don’t know

26%

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