Well, the first thing I pay attencion is the profile picture. I do not know why people do not show their faces. I prefer profiles who tell something about its choises/habits. It seems to be more truthful. The language spoken is important. I prefer do not accept if I think they only want to waste time.

Hello , For me the language spoken is the first and most important criteria here on italki , it is after all a language exchange site, it is based on mutual benefit in learning languages, I would very much like to help with the languages I am good at but I want also to practice the language i am learning,what many here don't seem to understand. I am not likely to help one with English while he/she only speaks Thai for example (which I am not learning). Maybe sometimes if i am interested in the culture or food ;)of a certain country that I would make exceptions. With no hard feelings ,that is it :)

I usually have no specific first consideration. After an introduction chat, we can see if we both can chat practicing some language. I have no kind of prejudice or previous opinion. I like hearing people at first.

I check their profile, look at what they are learning, look at their friends list, read any messages they have received on their blackboard and check their age and gender before i accept. sometimes this is difficult as they hide all their details. i don't accept them if i think they are here just to flirt and talk about bad things.

well, i dont know, the criterias are , that he or she speaks at least one language, which i am practicing and that person has to seem being interested in teaching or learning new languages.....