How can I improve my chances of hearing back from someone I write?
A good rule of thumb is to write the kind of letter you'd like to receive yourself. Would you really be motivated to respond to a message that said only, "Hi, want to write to me?"
Here's one member's suggestion: "The whole purpose of the profile is to inspire a response that hopefully offers more than the profile - otherwise I would have noticed the profile and written a letter myself. When making the first contact, talk about what piqued your interest in the target profile, tell some more about yourself (in addition to pasting in your profile), show a little personality."
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Frequently Asked Questions
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Joining Concerned Singles
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What do those abbreviations in the profiles mean?
Self-Description
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Can I get help with my self-description?
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How do I revise my self-description?
Member Correspondence
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Why is the forwarding fee separate from the membership fee?
What should I say in my overture to another member?
How should I reply to someone who has responded to my profile?
How does email forwarding work?
How do I open or replenish my email forwarding account?
Can I send a message to a member directly from my email program rather than from the CS website?
How does postal forwarding work?
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Should I write to someone who doesn't live nearby?
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General Information
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How can I help Concerned Singles serve me best?
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