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Dating Article Archives
Effective Emails
Like any form of communication, one should be polite and
courteous when sending messages via email.
LifeMates Online (Canadian Dating Service) has collected
some valuable tips on what NOT to do the next time you respond
to a member email:
1.
Don’t start the email by introducing yourself as a newbie.
Lines like “never used a dating site before” or “how do you
chat” will rarely generate much interest. Remember, the
recipient is here date, not find a technical support job.
2.
Try to avoid suggesting other online activities until you’ve
at least gotten one reply. Starting an email with “Do you want
to chat?” if the other person doesn’t know you, will probably
get your message deleted. Members sometimes receive many
emails daily, so you need to pique their interest from the
start.
3.
Never be overtly sexual during the first email
exchange. “I’d like to ______ you” is not a very good way to
attract a potential life mate.
4.
Don’t ignore the information in the member's profile. They
spent a lot of time trying to tell you about themselves in
their profile, and don’t want to have to repeat themselves.
Lines like “So tell me about yourself,” will show that you
paid no attention to his or her profile, so why should they
waste their time on you?
5.
If you don’t receive a response, NEVER send an email asking
why you were rejected. People hate being pestered, and does
the reason really matter? Accept it and move on.
Many people have a tendency to click the send button without
thinking of the impact their carelessly written message will
have on the recipient. In the online dating world, this can
mean the difference between a speedy reply or having your
account blocked by the other member.
Be
polite and courteous in your emails, and you will receive more
responses.
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