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Tips For Your First Email

Your first e-mail doesn’t need to be a book! Also, keep it positive: Don’t give a long rendition of old romances that failed, or complain about the opposite sex. This is not the image you want to project! And, by all means, save more personal information for later. After all, this is a stranger you are writing to, and even if the majority of Christian singles receiving such personal information would not use it to take advantage of you, if you reveal all to him or her, they will wonder about your common sense. By all means, include a short testimony, or let the reader know how important the Lord is to you. This will draw a person of like mindedness to you, whether you are, or are not, close to the Lord. It is far better to be upfront on this question from the start. Obviously, both of you selected Christian Date Mate, so neither will be shocked to learn the other is a believer, but it will be helpful to know if both of you expect that the bedrock of your relationship will be your love for Christ. It bears repeating, please take advantage of our thorough guide, “How To Write A Great Personal Ad.” You will get tips you won’t find anywhere else. Be sure that your description of yourself is truthful. However, that said, it is a fact that many people have a far lower estimation of themselves than warranted. Yes, low self esteem is rampant, and you could sell yourself short, and obsess about your imagined big nose when it is quite normal. Here is a solution for you: Ask a trusted friend or family member what your best physical assets are, and how they would describe it. Also, let them pinpoint other assets, such as an infectious laugh, a warm and friendly smile. Then you could truthfully write, “My friends say I am …..” This does not sound like you are bragging, but it lets the reader know what other people think of you. It works! Do not accentuate the negative. Your photo will fill in the blanks, so be sure it is a flattering one. Even spring for a professional shot if necessary. Tell the photographer that it will be used for an online dating service, and do not use a full length shot, but just the upper body. If you have seen the other person’s photo or read their profile, comment positively about it. At this point, of course, you will probably just give your first name, or use your screen name or a nickname. You will not include your address or phone number. Be warm and open for friendship. Do not seem desperate to meet someone but do leave the impression that you lead an interesting life, full of good things, friends or close family ties, and varied interests and you want someone to share it with you.