From Jeff Cohen,
Your Guide to Dating.
Online Ad Posting
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.
Difficulty: Easy
Time Required: 30 minutes
Here"s How:
1. Be honest about your age.
List your actual age; there"s no need to be defensive or dishonest.
2. Use a realistic photograph.
Submit a quality, current photograph of yourself, but nothing that wildly misrepresents your actual appearance.
3. Describe yourself accurately.
Answer 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."
4. Come across optimistic.
Write in an upbeat style. Similarly, don"t apologize for posting. Be positive and assertive.
5. Be brief and clear.
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.
