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Topic: stranger... :)
Shyamz's photo
Mon 11/05/12 08:48 AM
when a stranger mails you, what is the best thing you would like him/her to say?

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Mon 11/05/12 08:50 AM
i've got a beard and i'd like you to pet it.

soufiehere's photo
Mon 11/05/12 08:50 AM
Publishers Clearing House, asking when I will be at home.

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Mon 11/05/12 08:57 AM
be genuine! I get a lot of emails calling me "babe" "honey" (you don't know me so either asking my name or just saying "HI" is favorable) initially in email flattery of that nature does NOT encourage me to respond favorably.. or those claiming to have read my profile when obviously that wasn't the case because nothing in their email remotely sounds like someone I'd be interested in!

personally I prefer someone to mention something of what they've read in my profile or on the forums.. showing at least there was enough interest to encourage that initial step and start on a common ground.. but that's JMO! :wink:

s1owhand's photo
Mon 11/05/12 08:58 AM
Heyyyyyy Sexy!

laugh

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Mon 11/05/12 08:58 AM
I'd like to see that they've read my profile and actually put the effort into starting a conversation.

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Mon 11/05/12 09:06 AM

Heyyyyyy Sexy!

laugh


shhhhhhh.. it doesn't count cuz I KNOW you! laugh laugh

Dodo_David's photo
Mon 11/05/12 09:08 AM

when a stranger mails you, what is the best thing you would like him/her to say?


She is wealthy, single and likes Melmacians. bigsmile

Toodygirl5's photo
Mon 11/05/12 02:15 PM
Edited by Toodygirl5 on Mon 11/05/12 02:16 PM

when a stranger mails you, what is the best thing you would like him/her to say?


Every man here is a stranger to me! Just be himself, and I can figure out where he is coming from right away.

Maerz2803's photo
Mon 11/05/12 02:40 PM

be genuine! I get a lot of emails calling me "babe" "honey" (you don't know me so either asking my name or just saying "HI" is favorable) initially in email flattery of that nature does NOT encourage me to respond favorably.. or those claiming to have read my profile when obviously that wasn't the case because nothing in their email remotely sounds like someone I'd be interested in!

personally I prefer someone to mention something of what they've read in my profile or on the forums.. showing at least there was enough interest to encourage that initial step and start on a common ground.. but that's JMO! :wink:


I second your opinion!!

seamac's photo
Mon 11/05/12 05:03 PM


be genuine! I get a lot of emails calling me "babe" "honey" (you don't know me so either asking my name or just saying "HI" is favorable) initially in email flattery of that nature does NOT encourage me to respond favorably.. or those claiming to have read my profile when obviously that wasn't the case because nothing in their email remotely sounds like someone I'd be interested in!

personally I prefer someone to mention something of what they've read in my profile or on the forums.. showing at least there was enough interest to encourage that initial step and start on a common ground.. but that's JMO! :wink:


I second your opinion!!



I third your opinion and would add that if they say they have read my profile and not only sound like someone I would not be interested in but also make no reference to anything specific in my profile that makes me think he thinks I am an idiot as well as maybe a sap.

Maerz2803's photo
Mon 11/05/12 05:10 PM



be genuine! I get a lot of emails calling me "babe" "honey" (you don't know me so either asking my name or just saying "HI" is favorable) initially in email flattery of that nature does NOT encourage me to respond favorably.. or those claiming to have read my profile when obviously that wasn't the case because nothing in their email remotely sounds like someone I'd be interested in!

personally I prefer someone to mention something of what they've read in my profile or on the forums.. showing at least there was enough interest to encourage that initial step and start on a common ground.. but that's JMO! :wink:


I second your opinion!!


I third your opinion and would add that if they say they have read my profile and not only sound like someone I would not be interested in but also make no reference to anything specific in my profile that makes me think he thinks I am an idiot as well as maybe a sap.


:wink: Don't they realize we were not born yesterday?

Gossipmpm's photo
Mon 11/05/12 06:00 PM
just introduce yourself

start a little convo

ask questions

be nice:heart:

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Mon 11/05/12 06:26 PM



be genuine! I get a lot of emails calling me "babe" "honey" (you don't know me so either asking my name or just saying "HI" is favorable) initially in email flattery of that nature does NOT encourage me to respond favorably.. or those claiming to have read my profile when obviously that wasn't the case because nothing in their email remotely sounds like someone I'd be interested in!

personally I prefer someone to mention something of what they've read in my profile or on the forums.. showing at least there was enough interest to encourage that initial step and start on a common ground.. but that's JMO! :wink:


I second your opinion!!



I third your opinion and would add that if they say they have read my profile and not only sound like someone I would not be interested in but also make no reference to anything specific in my profile that makes me think he thinks I am an idiot as well as maybe a sap.


does this mean we win?? speaking of votes.. I'm looking for a few good campaign managers.. are either of you ladies interested? just IMAGINE the damage we could do as a majority team!!! :thumbsup:

laugh laugh laugh

seriously though.. a lot of people (both men AND women) just don't come off sounding genuine in their opener.. granted, breaking the ice is not a easy task but, being funny, nice and asking 'easy' questions is a good place to start!

TexasScoundrel's photo
Tue 11/06/12 12:24 PM
Ask an open ended question. Something that'll get a conversation going.

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Tue 11/06/12 12:27 PM

Ask an open ended question. Something that'll get a conversation going.


One that is not "how are you?" or any other form of that question. You know, "h r u" or anything similar.

TexasScoundrel's photo
Tue 11/06/12 12:47 PM


Ask an open ended question. Something that'll get a conversation going.


One that is not "how are you?" or any other form of that question. You know, "h r u" or anything similar.


Right, something that calls for an opinion.

Or something funny is good too.

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Tue 11/06/12 01:28 PM



Right, something that calls for an opinion.

Or something funny is good too.


every time I've said something funny OR asked an open ended question I haven't gotten a response.... grumble

I've realized that asking how big their shoe size is OR if they have a horrible nose picking habit isn't working.. frustrated

I guess I should find some new material!! ohwell


laugh

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Tue 11/06/12 02:01 PM
'I'm not lying. I am single' usually works for me

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Tue 11/06/12 02:10 PM
Edited by wux on Tue 11/06/12 02:14 PM

Publishers Clearing House, asking when I will be at home.


Haha!! I did that once, and the next day three transport trucks arrived chuck full of books the publishers could not get rid of.

I remember I saved like a maniac on heating bills, after I bought a wood burning stove.

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