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Examples
of Great Profiles
provided by: Yahoo!
Personals
Wacky single seeks same for romance (Woman
Seeking Man)
Hello! I'm a 29-year-old, never-married, fun-loving woman who
lives and works (very hard) in the San Francisco Bay Area. I'm
5'7", 130 pounds with black hair, blue eyes, and bright
green-painted toenails. I'm a huge music fan and love the Dave
Matthews Band, Cake, Tom Petty, Susan Tedeschi, and the Gypsy
Kings. I love all types of movies; my all-time favorites include
"Raging Bull" and "It's a Wonderful Life."
I also enjoy curling up with a good book, and right now I'm
in the middle of "The Corrections." I want to learn
to play the guitar, speak Spanish, and snowboard with grace.
What I value most in life is my rather large family, the Earth,
and my hobby -- photography. One day, I hope to become the coolest,
sexiest mom with a van full of kids you've ever seen. If you
love mushroom ravioli, romantic nights by a fire, and spring
camping trips, please reply! I'm seeking an honest man between
ages 27 and 35 who is taller than me, wants kids, likes to go
hiking, lives nearby, and can appreciate a woman who's often
been called "refreshing." Men who enjoy karaoke bars
and foreign films earn extra points.
I'll hold you late at night (Man Seeking Woman)
Are you looking for a sensitive man who'll really listen to
you after a hard day's work? Look no further! I'm good looking:
6'1", blonde, brown eyes, dark skin, nice lips. I may not
be the smartest man in the world, but I work hard in every facet
of my life. I'm also divorced with no children. I guarantee
I can change the oil in your car in 10 minutes flat. Just looking
for a woman who appreciates Sunday picnics, baseball games,
fine French dining, Broadway shows, casual BBQ dinners on my
porch, and a little imperfection every now and then.
More Writing Tips:
Read the Guidelines. Do this before you
post a profile so you can be sure that your profile will get
posted on the site. All personal profiles are subject to rejection
or removal if they do not meet site guidelines.
Write
a catchy headline. Make it memorable but don't be boastful.
"Saucy Princess seeks Sensitive Pirate for Midnight Raid"
tells a lot more about you than "SWM craves Attention."
Post a photo. Want more responses?
The easiest way to get noticed is to post a photo on your personal
profile. Try to find a picture that shows how you normally look
(because that's the person we want to meet!).
Describe
yourself and the person you're seeking. What makes
you unique? People are more likely to respond to your profile
if they are attracted by something you've told them about you.
Focus on the positives.
Show -- don't tell.
Instead of saying "I like music, movies and restaurants,"
offer specific examples. It's more revealing to say you're turned
on by "Barry Manilow, Woody Allen flicks, and spicy Mexican
food."
Be creative. Have fun
with your profile! That way people will know they can have fun
with you. Make your profile stand out by describing your most
intriguing feature or your most memorable experience.
Keep it brief. No one wants to read your life
story. Write enough to catch someone's attention. You can share
the more personal details later.
Don't lie!
Honesty can prevent disappointment for both you and your potential
date. Just remember, you could end up meeting someone who reads
your profile, so don't say you're 6'1" if you're really
5'4".
Double-check your spelling and
grammar. People are more likely to take your profile
seriously if you've put some thought into it. Use proper punctuation
and capitalization. PROFILES WRITTEN IN ALL CAPS LOOK LIKE SHOUTING.
profiles written in all lowercase with no punctuation even commas
are hard for readers to understand dont you agree
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