How To Use Your Phone As A Phone
Ok so we’re far enough into this now that you’ve probably seen a lot about how to work from home and how to stay motivated when isolated etc. We’ve done a couple ourselves too (see here for our article about dating during the pandemic).
But we think there’s another message that’s not getting enough airtime during this bizarre moment in history. Here at Inner Circle, we’d like to reintroduce the digital community to something called…
Making a phone call
And you won’t believe how easy it is.
Step By Step: Making a phone call on your phone
As a dating app, we’re in a bit of a unique situation. Dating app activity is actually very high right now, but because of lockdowns and social distancing, we don’t want people to be going on IRL dates just yet. So we’re encouraging people to do something they might not have done for a while, and use their cameras/social media devices to have a verbal conversation. Insane right? We’d almost forgotten they could do that.
How to do it is simple. Once you’ve matched with someone and have had enough of a chat that you think you’re ready for the next step, you can share an approx 10 digit code called a “mobile number” that they can contact you on. You press the green icon that
Using this with a dating app
In general, making a phone call right now is a good idea regardless who you’re talking to. Even if it’s not for romantic purposes, hearing another voice or going one better and video calling is a great way to fight feelings of social isolation. Call a friend, call a family member, or register for Inner Circle here and find a new crush to dial.
Don’t forget to clean your phone.
*** Using Inner Circle during the COVID-19 outbreak ***
The spread of coronavirus (COVID-19) may present a risk to those meeting offline in some regions. At Inner Circle, we are encouraging all of our members to stay informed and follow the World Health Organisation guidelines.
Please take the most up to date information from your local health authority into account when deciding to meet anyone via our platform over the coming weeks, and avoid any unnecessary risk.
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