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Topic: stranger... :)
Shyamz Joined Wed 08/24/11 Posts: 55	Mon 11/05/12 08:48 AM
when a stranger mails you, what is the best thing you would like him/her to say?

bhernandez Joined Sun 03/21/10 Posts: 14901	Mon 11/05/12 08:50 AM
i've got a beard and i'd like you to pet it.

soufiehere Joined Sat 10/24/09 Posts: 45397	Mon 11/05/12 08:50 AM
Publishers Clearing House, asking when I will be at home.

Zero_Effected Joined Sat 12/02/06 Posts: 18395	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!

s1owhand Joined Fri 05/18/07 Posts: 29437	Mon 11/05/12 08:58 AM
Heyyyyyy Sexy!

singmesweet Joined Mon 07/28/08 Posts: 26661	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.

Zero_Effected Joined Sat 12/02/06 Posts: 18395	Mon 11/05/12 09:06 AM
Heyyyyyy Sexy! shhhhhhh.. it doesn't count cuz I KNOW you!

Dodo_David Joined Fri 08/13/10 Posts: 48948	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.

Toodygirl5 Joined Fri 10/26/12 Posts: 14968	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 Joined Thu 09/13/12 Posts: 247	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! I second your opinion!!

seamac Joined Sun 03/22/09 Posts: 3104	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! 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 Joined Thu 09/13/12 Posts: 247	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! 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. Don't they realize we were not born yesterday?

Gossipmpm Joined Tue 03/03/09 Posts: 19414	Mon 11/05/12 06:00 PM
just introduce yourself start a little convo ask questions be nice

Zero_Effected Joined Sat 12/02/06 Posts: 18395	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! 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!!! 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 Joined Wed 10/29/08 Posts: 3693	Tue 11/06/12 12:24 PM
Ask an open ended question. Something that'll get a conversation going.

singmesweet Joined Mon 07/28/08 Posts: 26661	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 Joined Wed 10/29/08 Posts: 3693	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.

Zero_Effected Joined Sat 12/02/06 Posts: 18395	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.... I've realized that asking how big their shoe size is OR if they have a horrible nose picking habit isn't working.. I guess I should find some new material!!

42BlackBBW Joined Mon 09/12/11 Posts: 3243	Tue 11/06/12 02:01 PM
'I'm not lying. I am single' usually works for me

wux Joined Wed 07/29/09 Posts: 7426	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.