STA. CRUZ, Maria Katrina Isabelle S.

Comm 3
2016-00797 Prof. Alfelor

PERSUASIVE SPEECH PLAN

Title: Reasons Why People Should Not Use Tinder to Find True Love

Specific Speech Purpose: To convince my Communication 3 classmates that Tinder is dangerous and
should not be used for finding ones true love.

Statement: The use of Tinder in finding someone should be avoided by people who are looking for a
meaningful relationship.

INTRODUCTION

I. Attention:

1. Clarification: Courtship and waiting seem to be things of the past. People nowadays want
everything in an instant. If you like me, and I like you, then lets get into a relationship. The
internet now provides people with options for almost everything including a partner in life.
Tinder is one of several online applications that gives people the chance to shop for a possible
partner. You simply need to download the app to your smart phone, then link to Facebook,
choose six photos of yourself, write something about yourself, and you can start viewing the
profiles of people on Tinder. You swipe right if you like someone, and swipe left if you dont. If
you like someone and that someone likes you, then you can start chatting and eventually
decide to meet up. Its that simple. Or is it? Tinder is not all rainbows and roses. It has its own
share of horror stories that will make roses look like just a thorny bush, and rainbows turn into a
storm cloud. Allow me to show you what I mean.

BODY

I. First, Tinder users expose themselves to stalkers.

A. Tinder profile is enough for stalkers to find out personal details through online profile using
Google image search.
B. Some users who have dark intentions will make fake Facebook accounts so they can stalk
other users.
C. Users information and photos are shared when users befriend each other on Facebook.

II. Second, studies also show that Tinder users have lower self-esteem than non-users of dating
apps.
A. One study involved about 1,300 college students who were asked to rate themselves
physically.
1. They were asked questions such as how satisfied they were with how they looked.
2. The results showed that Tinder users scored negatively, and felt like sex objects.
B. Another study involved 820 college students who were Tinder users.
1. The team found that both males and females experienced negative moods compared with
those who have not used the app.
2. The research discovered that they have more issues with self-esteem and body image.
 III. Third, Tinder users expose themselves to HIV and other sexually transmitted diseases.
A. Tinder and other dating sites have a reputation for having members who are looking for
opportunities to have casual sex.
B. Many still do not know how to be careful and protect themselves when they use Tinder.
C. Tinder makes it so easy for its users to satisfy their human sexual urges.

CONCLUSION

I. Summary Step: The use of Tinder and similar dating sites can expose you to stalking, sexually
transmitted diseases, and emotional and psychological damage. There are many other reasons
why dating apps and sites like Tinder are not recommended for finding the right person. The
internet can show you hundreds of studies to prove this.
II. Action Step: Many people want instant gratification, quick fixes and short cuts, but if you want to
be in a meaningful relationship, then you will need to invest time and effort. You do not look for
true love it will come to you at the right time.

Suggested Audio/Visual Material: Powerpoint presentation showing what a Tinder profile looks like

Time: 3-4 minutes

References:

American Psychological Association. (2016, August 4). Tinder: Swiping Self-Esteem? Retrieved from
http://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/2016/08/tinder-self-esteem.aspx

Borrello, A. (2015, August 20). The Shocking Truth About Tinder; Its More Than Just a Hook-Up App!
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Brenner, G. H. (2017, May 8). Casual Sex on Tinder. Retrieved from

https://www.psychologytoday.com/blog/experimentations/201705/casual-sex-tinder

Ciccarelli, S. K. and White, J.N. (2015). Psychology 4th Edition. United States of America: Pearson
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Deccan Chronicle. (2017, August 7). Tinder uses found to have lower self-esteem issues. Retrieved from
http://www.deccanchronicle.com/lifestyle/health-and-wellbeing/070817/tinder-users-found-to-
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Oaklander, M. (2016, August 4). Tinder Users Have Low Self-Esteem. Retrieved from
http://time.com/4439084/tinder-online-dating-self-esteem/

Wiechers, H. (n.d.). How dangerous is Tinder Stalking? Retrieved from

https://www.leadingdatingsites.co.uk/dating-tips/42/How-dangerous-is-Tinder-Stalking.html