So this is a day late and NO it's not because I scored a big
date on the dating site. Although I have been introduced to one or two who look
good on paper. And hey, GREAT for them for getting that far. It's not that I'm
fussy. Sure you say, laughing and shaking
your head.
I was at an amazing Jazz and Blues festival on the Jersey
Shore all day. A terrific day of music, food, fun and friends!
Lots of pictures were taken, which brings me back to my
original topic.
PICTURES!
First, gentleman post one. Not being superficial here, but
no picture makes me wonder what you are hiding or more importantly, WHO you are
hiding from. Is that status of divorced, separated, or widowed to be trusted? Come
one, none of us were born yesterday. Now posting a picture doesn't
automatically get you a free pass on status, but not posting….RED FLAG.
Second, post a good RECENT picture of yourself. Yes we all
may have gained a few pounds over the winter and we all wish we looked like we
did when we were 30. But, truth in advertising saves you issues later. Again,
if you meet that person in 3D at some point and their first thought is WOW, not
what I expected. That will make them wonder, what else is not what they are
expecting?
When you post a picture, make it a good one. Everyone has
had a picture taken by a family member or friend that they liked, right? I
know, I don't like most of the pictures taken of me EVER. But even I could find
one or two that I thought weren't horrible.
Okay...maybe not that one.
No selfies in a mirror, or behind the wheel of your vehicle,
or any other location.
Also, if you're opening lines say you are a happy fun-loving
sort. For goodness sake, be sure you are smiling in your picture.
Again as an author and editor, a good cover gets someone to pick up the book and open it to see if it's a keeper.
A good picture with a nice smile will make a person want to
go to the next step and read that awesome and revealing profile you posted. You
are revising it or even writing one now, I hope.
Next week: The hierarchy of contact…the new first base!
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