This weekend, I got an email on match.com that got under my skin a bit. Being the quiet, reserved person that I am, I decided to let it go and simply not respond…
Right.
Here’s the email I received:
Subject Line: hey there…we look compatable (and yes, it was spelled incorrectly, thank you for noticing.)
Message Body: “Hello . . . this is my first time emailing these ad’s, but I heard there are some really cool chicks here!
Well, a little about me; I am an outgoing person ( love to always be doing new things), very easy to talk to and a good listener. I am not phony! physically i am – 6ft, 185, clean cut hair/ clean too, no tattoos, and in shape! you should be = a cool laid back chick with no drama or negativity, reliable and direct personality, and age between 18-25. physically i am not looking for a model, just be normal body weight. i am not creepy, please be the same. looking forward to hearing from you soon 
I just couldn’t resist…here is my response:
Subject Line: A word of advice
Message Body: Since that was your “first email,” let me give you a few tips:
1.) Read the person’s profile who you are emailing. If you had, you’d know that I do not fit into your 18-25 age range.
2.) Do not copy and paste the same email to more than one person. It’s very clear that you’re doing just that.
3.) This is not an ad in the paper, don’t write things like “me = this” and “you = that.” You sound like you’re looking for a roommate on Craigslist.
4.) Two words: Spell check.
That being said, we’re obviously not a good match. (I watch fake reality TV shows, which you’d know, had you read my profile.)
Good luck buddy.
(Sidebar: He says in his profile that he doesn’t like girls who “watch fake reality TV shows.”)
I know, I know – a little harsh. But, hey, at least I gave the guy some pointers!
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That sounds good, I wish I heard the nerve to do that when I was on match.com.
By: Sonya on July 6, 2009
at 11:17 am
I got that same email from a guy on OK Cupid….I know they say dating is a “numbers game” but there has to be some standards, right?
By: caragh on July 6, 2009
at 1:02 pm
Agreed! Numbers game, yes. Spamming, no thanks.
By: MyVaginaMonoblogs on July 6, 2009
at 2:08 pm
HAHAHA I love it!
By: Eli on July 6, 2009
at 3:31 pm
Once again, this goes back to my theory that a man who can’t write well or spell correctly should not even get a response! Can you imagine this dingle berry writing a letter to your boss? Or a client of yours? Or your parents? They would think he was a total idiot. And I don’t think it’s shallow to want someone who is intelligent. Really intelligent, even.
By: SingleInSD on July 7, 2009
at 2:57 pm
There’s an article in Men’s Health this month about Online Dating Etiquette… for the sake of my dear friends on dating sites… I hope all men read the article. One thing it doesn’t mention, however, is that if you’re looking for a serious relationship you probably shouldn’t post pictures of yourself with other girls. Or for that matter, regardless of what kind of relationship you’re looking for, you just shouldn’t post stupid pictures of yourself… for example, pictures of yourself stuffing your face with bean burrito or passed out in the middle of the street… jut not attractive.
By: Steph on July 8, 2009
at 10:33 am