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24 Jul 2010, 11:29 pm

I decided to try out online dating since I suck at talking to people and whatnot, and there is a person I am interested in. I would like to email them but I can't figure out what I should say. Can anyone with experience at this help me? Thanks.


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25 Jul 2010, 4:16 am

Is there a common interest you share that you could broach a conversation with?


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25 Jul 2010, 2:58 pm

Galt1957 wrote:
I decided to try out online dating since I suck at talking to people and whatnot, and there is a person I am interested in. I would like to email them but I can't figure out what I should say. Can anyone with experience at this help me? Thanks.


Start with "Hello".
Seriously.

After that, details needed. Tell them a little about yourself, but ask them what their interests are - and talk about them. Find common ground, and talk about your experiences in that area.

I'd recommend not mentioning the Aspergers until you actually think it's going somewhere and they're going to understand what you mean.



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25 Jul 2010, 7:06 pm

It's been my experience that it does not matter what you say because most people on dating sites do not reply to messages. Putting a lot of thought & effort into a message does not make much of a difference. Say something short that seems nice & not offensive or anything & then look for someone else to message. I get about a 5% reply rate


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25 Jul 2010, 8:24 pm

In the message, say hi, and tell them something nice you've noticed about them. :) not something physical like a butt, or tits. if it's physical it has to be "sweet" like telling them they have pretty eyes.



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25 Jul 2010, 8:48 pm

Spazzergasm wrote:
In the message, say hi, and tell them something nice you've noticed about them. :) not something physical like a butt, or tits. if it's physical it has to be "sweet" like telling them they have pretty eyes.
you know the OP is female, right?


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25 Jul 2010, 9:30 pm

If that's the case, she has a much higher chance of success.

Anyway, I'd suggest just being straight with the person, say you read their profile and you like the look of them, say what attracted you to their profile, say a little about yourself and give them an open invitation for further correspondance.


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25 Jul 2010, 9:45 pm

say, "im looking to have fun"