How to avoid looking desperate<br>Avoid constantly complaining about your single status. Even if you joke about it, it makes you appear that you are desperate for any date. This might not only make you look desperate but also make you look like you do not respect your friends who are in relationships.
Appearing desperate for any date is one of the things that can happen when you joke about being single.
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