Stupid human tricks: first response no-nos
Stupid things to say or include in your initial email to a new prospect:
- "I have been told by others that I'm a nice/sweet guy." This makes me wonder a) what he thinks of himself and b) does he agree with others' assessments? The best time to use the "other people tell me" approach is when describing yourself physically, if you feel awkward saying, "Hey, baby, I'm as hot as the day is long!" But when describing your personality, it's really better to use your own words.
- A school photo. You know that grey-blue mottled background that every school photographer in the world uses? It's unmistakable. That picture is not sexy. Also, you're probably wasting your time writing a 30 year old, just fyi.
- "Hi," cc'd to all 15 women posting to CE that day. This one just makes me laugh.
Comments
CC, off-topic I know, but I saw these and immediately thought of you. I am sure you could pull any of these off! :) Um, so to speak...
http://www.sptimes.com/2006/webspecials06/risqueshirts/index.shtml
Posted by: G | October 15, 2006 12:55 PM
G, I love those! Especially the first one, of course! Flirting is serious business!
Posted by: ClueChick | October 16, 2006 5:57 PM
Are you really a 30-yr-old woman? I thought you were 41 (or thereabouts). :-P
Well, fyki, the Guru thinks he knows a few things about you. ;-)
Posted by: Beau Peep | October 17, 2006 6:51 AM
Beau Peep: I am, in fact, 30. 41? No, but I'm flattered! I certainly do hope I'm having as much fun in 11 years as I am now. Or more!
Posted by: Cluechick | October 18, 2006 8:23 PM