How to make a good impression while online dating

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In online dating just like in real life you only get one chance to make a first impression. But now that there are so many people dating online, the competition is fiercer than ever. So if you want to get someone’s attention, you need your initial email to really standout.

Here are a few simple guidelines to help you write that irresistible introductory email to the potential future love of your life (source: Care2).

1. Be brief. Don’t write more than a short paragraph. All you’re trying to do in this first email is arouse someone’s curiosity and get him or her to respond.

2. Be funny. Everyone loves humor. Don’t just say, “I’m funny,” say something funny like, “Boy, are you cute! Email me; I don’t bite!”

3. Be sexy. Let’s be honest: the search for true love eventually leads to sex. So there’s no harm in creating a little sexual spark right from the start.

4. Be provocative. Don’t be afraid to go over the edge a bit and say something forthright.

5. Be silly. Don’t belabor what you write. The best emails are off the cuff. “Hey, I like collecting chopsticks, you like collecting chopsticks! Looks like we’re a match made in heaven. ;-)”

One last thing: use emoticons and acronyms, but use them sparingly. More than a couple in an email is overkill.

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