Aug 24, 2007 09:57
I just wrote to someone who was asking about etiquette for on-line dating.... Here are my thoughts on the subject, including some hilarious examples I've received.
#1
Make the assumption that women aren't looking just for a hot night of action. Even if they are they may not want to admit it and like things to be couched in getting to know you kind of stuff. This doesn't work:
"So I would like to wash your back And what would you like to wash. I am 49 and well hung Get back to me."
"hi i m 25 male fit and active
i can do what u need and probably u will ask me again
and again
i m working here for few weeks and then i will go back
to nanaimo
i m free everyday after 2 pm , u can call and arrange
our meeting (250n 618 ....)
sorry i could not send this mail to your personal id
if u need photo please send me ur correct personnal id
i will send u photo
waiting for ur reply"
The second is also a good example of the second no no...
#2
Really bad spelling and grammar. It's called spell check people, included on most computer programs... for free!
"However it doeS not sound like an interview , it is
necessary you ask.
Well do you have kids? where do you live now and are
you ahving a job . wOULD YOU LOVE KIDS
Can you cope witH a man thats has his business always
travelling? but will always be there for you. Do you
like a man thats rich and whats your education level
and how more do you know events that happens in the
world.?
hope to hear from you soon."
#3
Too much information.... Like fishing putting out a bite is good but the whole plate of all your baggage and life story is not needed, especially when the returns are often low for men.
"Hello my name is D... I am 5ft even with brown hair and brown eyes I live in K.... but was born in Germany I came too the states in 1983 my father was in the army so yes we moved alot i lived in Lawton Oklahoma for a while then moved too Huntsville Alabama then to Kissimmee Florida where I am now I went too S... High School graduated in 01 now let's talk a little about what I like to do for fun I like going to the beach,dancing,movies,fishing,horseback riding,driving around,going to the mall,or sometimes just staying home and watching a blockbuster movie or two almost anything as long as it is fun ok now let's talk about why I am here well I am here looking for friends and more in the future more or less the love of my life not getting any younger my Ideal mate would be honest,friendly,caring,fun to be around and always up to trying something new you say why is he on the internet looking for his love well i have tried other venues and they just haven't worked out so i'm trying this as you can tell i am not very good at this but have too try if you want some results now i will tell you what a first date with me would consist of it would start off with taking you to dinner or a movie or coffee whatever you prefer i would bring you roses take you out we get too know eachother better and if it goes good from there we can take it further so if this sounds like something that you would be interested in here is how you can get in touch you can message me here or at d...@.... or d.....@... or call me at this number 4-344-... if i don't answer leave a message and i promise i will return the call hopefully i hear from someone soon being lonely sucks"
#4
Don't send too many emails or get far too excited too soon. You have no idea who this person is really. Don't invest too much in something completely unknown. Women get scared off by far too much attention. They like to imagine you have more going on than eating cheetos in front of the computer screen surfing porn and waiting for them to email you back. There is a delicate balance between being available and interested and becoming a stalker.
"My e mail was not working.If you have sent any replies please send again.
thanks
Big Flirt boy!
----- Original Message -----
From: ...
To: saucy.....
Sent: Saturday, August 18, 2007 9:52 AM
Subject: morning saucy!
Had a liitle vino last night and decided to e mail you but forgot to ask you maybe we could do a trade ,bathing rights for dance lessons,sounds like a win/win to me.Think about it my mystery women.
cheers"
Which leads to one more rule according to saucy!
#5
Don't drink and email! Things get a bit sketchy and raunchy pretty quickly when you've been sucking back the rye and cokes. Poof! she's gone....