How To Master Online Ad Posting* A: b( g6 u2 ?& ?5 O7 h
From Jeff Cohen,% [& V+ b% l& t/ o
Your Guide to Dating.
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Online Ad Posting7 ]5 B A$ M* ~0 R% `
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You can be the catch of the century, but if your online ad posting is poorly written, no one will contact you. Follow these steps to write an eye-catching, date-grabbing profile.8 n4 b- u4 s3 p6 i
Difficulty: Easy5 y& v% H2 @: u V
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Time Required: 30 minutes
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6 a% }+ j, r0 P6 r4 x/ UHere"s How:
+ q+ ]- b+ F a. I Q$ ^1 e1. Be honest about your age.
9 O2 b6 r$ o4 a, \List your actual age; there"s no need to be defensive or dishonest.) G/ s# ~( f K" G8 l4 y
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3 P3 B- g+ ?% \6 d2. Use a realistic photograph.# \: t# G$ ]% B
Submit a quality, current photograph of yourself, but nothing that wildly misrepresents your actual appearance.
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3. Describe yourself accurately.
, W7 [& f. R. bAnswer questions honestly about your height, weight, race, religion, etc. Be accurate, not deceptive. Accurate: "I"m six feet, 180 pounds, with short brown hair and glasses." Deceptive: "I"m an intellectual Adonis."
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; S. X1 E. W* ~+ a( r: o! y/ f9 ~4. Come across optimistic.4 K$ j$ ~! @% H; N' }
Write in an upbeat style. Similarly, don"t apologize for posting. Be positive and assertive.* ^* j5 [3 D4 g) ~, c0 a' n7 R
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7 P0 x) C8 z! X b7 g5. Be brief and clear.8 c& y9 X" K) M+ |: ?
Format your posting so it"s easy to read. In other words, make your sentences and paragraphs brief. Also, don"t stuff your postings with words; that"s a turn off. Make sure you leave plenty of white space.
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& r; z# e( X, ?- i6. Avoid spelling mistakes.
. E+ C1 w* k$ V6 e; xSpell-check your posting.! F! Q; O8 W+ x
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Be clear about why you"re posting. If the person reading your requirements doesn"t fit them, they shouldn"t waste their time reading further.
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. E, Z7 r" n# wExplain what makes you who you are. Use adjectives and add detail, i.e., "I"m a playful 32 year old architect who likes to relax by reading mystery novels."
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Share what you like best in a partner. Don"t be negative or cruel. Instead, say what you want, i.e., "A guy who knows the difference between Monet and Manet, yet can also clean-and-press a 150 pound barbell."
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When you respond to others" posts, show them that you actually read what they wrote, and aren"t just turned on by their picture or physical description.
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Computer with Internet access% c7 N1 N- X0 v1 @7 U
Subscription to an online dating website
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