How To Master Online Ad Posting. w5 Z0 B. V; T7 m3 R e4 v: s
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Your Guide to Dating.( J# |& O I! ~: I- ^' L, J
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Online Ad Posting
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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.
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Time Required: 30 minutes
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1. Be honest about your age.5 b; }' [; [7 u$ L9 ~5 U5 k
List your actual age; there"s no need to be defensive or dishonest.
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2. Use a realistic photograph.' b3 [! F3 V3 X K3 u
Submit a quality, current photograph of yourself, but nothing that wildly misrepresents your actual appearance.! U& Q1 `5 @% O& |7 l
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3. Describe yourself accurately.
, y" l: x& c+ |" @: L: HAnswer 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."( l% X* t K/ _0 Z
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4. Come across optimistic., B9 b( G. x6 u3 q
Write in an upbeat style. Similarly, don"t apologize for posting. Be positive and assertive.
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+ q* S4 F c) w* dFormat 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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Spell-check your posting.
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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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Explain 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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+ ^% S8 w. H9 | D9 WWhen 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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; Z7 x7 H$ N7 Y* uWhat You Need:
~% q& A. I7 e1 i( A, T* D7 u- rComputer with Internet access
9 R+ W5 n# C8 a9 GSubscription to an online dating website
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