Wednesday, October 18, 2006

TIPS FOR INTRODUCTION LETTERS

If you're going to attract someone you have to stand out above the others. You can't get a promotion at work if you don't perform better than your co-workers and the same principle works here.

1. Read her profile over and over. Look for something that stands out and comment on it. Look at her photo(s). Is there something she is wearing or something in the background that is worthy of conversation?

2. For the love of God - don't mention your salary or how big your boat is! This is a good way to attract the worst of the worst and an even better way to deflect the best of the best.

3. Do NOT go on and on about how beautiful she is, she'll think and know you are only interested in her looks.

4. Do NOT send a form letter. If you think for a minute that these ladies do not talk to each other then you are misinformed because many of them do. Write a letter based on what you read in her profile, or about her interests as well as yours.

5. Be honest. Do not make yourself out to be something you are not. The women have memories like steel traps and they will certainly catch you in any..."fabrication of the truth"

6. Do not ask too many questions especially personal questions in an introduction letter. You'll get your chance if she is interested in you.

7. Write something unique about yourself. If she writes back mentioning this "trait or characteristic" then you know she actually read your letter!

8. You cannot send mail to a lady on without a photo. Here's why - they won't reply so don't waste your time! Get a recent photo, preferably one of you nicely dressed as opposed to shorts and a tank top. Comb your hair if you've got some!

9. Keep it simple and do not fill your intro letter with five syllable million dollar words. If you're able to translate then do so but beware of online translators - what you think is legible will be gibberish in another language.

10. Include something humbling or humorous about you. If you can make her laugh...she'll write back.

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