I don't get when someone emails me, then tells me they are not sure what to say. Why email someone if you're not sure what to say? It doesn't make sense. If I had nothing to say to someone, I wouldn't be emailing them in the first place. Then again, I expect people to read profiles. If they did that, they'd have a much better idea of how to start conversations.

I'm not quite sure how I should respond to this. *smile*

It's never happened to me. A couple times people have e-mailed me to explain how misunderstood they are... but I guess I deserve it for the Giger pic.

I don't know what to say here

It has happened more than a few times to me. I guess they're expecting me to start a conversation for them? Who knows. I prefer people who can think, though.

I agree, if your going to send an email, say something more that....Hi, how are you??? or I like the way you post.......Now, don't get me wrong, I don't want a long drawn out diatribe on love and war either....

Even the "I like the way you post" stuff is better than just hi and nothing else.

Sooooooooooo, how bout this weather?

Well, some guys are shy hon. It sounds to me like he already said he thinks your cute. Sometimes we just need a little push to get the ball rolling. He may be a safer bet than some well seasoned, smooth takin, club dwellin, city feller

There's no point in being shy online. If someone is shy online, I'd hate to see how shy they are in person.

Even when they have something to say it usually isn't worth the energy it takes to read it.

"I think u r cute"
"Awesome, I will sleep better tonight knowing this information."

i guess they are just trying to break the ice,,,,and see if they do or don`t get a friendly response.

They always know what to say to me!! "YOUR A PERV!! Go away!!

When someone emails me with just a (Hi) I respond with(AANNDDDDDDDDDDD)

I get that also. And when i try to respond to that, I get a message telling me that I have been blocked.

Actually think it is a way for some to break the ice... Now what bothers me is when I write back with fine and how are you all they say is fine.

Lmao in order to answer and e-mail one must put in a question to be answered...

Myself I prefer to talk to those that actually carry on a conversation. Not impressed with the 100 questions I feel as if I'm being drilled. If you want to know something then ask me I will answer it if it is within a normal conversation..... I as well prefer joking around then being serious all the time... Sure there is a place and time to be serious but one must have fun along the way as well...

Some folks have a hard time starting a conversation with someone. Some folks are afraid of rejection so don't get too invested right off the bat. Judging from the way some folks are treated for spelling incorrectly or saying what is deemed to be the 'wrong' thing, and all those other 'conditoins' folks place on others, they have reason to fear rejection. Expecting folks to adapt their behavior in an initial e-mail to our expectations is unfair to begin with, I think. Sometimes I think folks need to lighten up and give folks a chance.

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How many times did I say 'folks' in this reply!!

I don't think it's unfair to expect more from people. However, I do respond to those emails that just say hi. If they're unable to come up with more to chat about in the next couple emails, I wish them luck in their search and move on.

Why do "they" have to be the one with something to 'chat' about. You can't come up with anything? It seems unfair. Apparently you have nothing to talk about either, and so it comes to a stalemate.

I agree, plus you are articulate and with the shyness makes it harder for them. Beleive it or not, in my teens and twenties I was more shy than not, so can understand this. Give them the benefit of the doubt if you like what you read from their profile..