What NOT to say in your profile
In today’s blog I’m going to be focussing on some of the very worst things you can put in your profile. These are genuine comments that we see each and every day, over and over. I’ll tell you what they are and explain quickly why writing them can be a VERY bad idea:
1)”Timewasters need not apply” You aren’t inviting people to view a car, but to meet you. Don’t be bossy, but try and come across as warm and friendly.
2)”I can’t believe I’m doing this” This shows instant negativity which is a big turn off to most people. You are suggesting that you are embarrassed to be on the site and therefore hinting you are embarrassed to be contacting them.
3) “I’m not going to say what I want, but what I DON’T want!” Again, instant negativity. Why not spend the time writing about what you do like, rather than what you don’t.
4) “You’ll be paying”! Are you just after them for their money? Never write this, even if it’s just as a joke.
5) “I give great massages”" Do you really. We haven’t even spoken yet and you are already getting overtly sexual. Bad idea!
6) “I am a funny, clever person with a good sense of humour” The irony of this is that funny, clever people would never write this in their profile – instead they would write something funny and clever!
7) “Ask me for photo” You clearly can’t be bothered to put one up so why should anyone be bothered to ask?
8 ) “Hello how are you?” This is just incredibly dull, especially if it doesn’t lead on to something wonderfully interesting…..and they rarely do.
9) “Lol!” You aren’t a teenager, you are a successful, intelligent adult, so never write things like this. You already know that you should avoid text speak….don’t you?!
10) “I’m not a paying member” So why are you even on the site? Would you sit outside a gym and tell everyone you aren’t going to pay but you expect to still get fit? This sort of comment guarantees automatic suspension so never ever write it!
If you’ve seen event worse profiles than these then do comment on this and let us know!
James Preece – The Dating Guru
www.asiansinglesolution.com
