If I were to write an email or a Facebook message to someone I wanted to meet or do business with I'd start the email out by introducing myself. Then, the email would follow along the lines of telling them what it is I do and how I believe there are some synergies between what they do and I do.
I'd highlight my positives and give as clear a reason for my contacting them as possible.
I'd sign the email or message with my name, phone number and email address (if it was via FB).
I would NEVER send an email which says:
How are u doing greetings my sista i hope the sun is shining on u just saying that i like ur work text me one day maybe 555-1234
Here's the problemm with that message. It's annoying. You didn't clarify why you were reaching out. I don't know anything about you and all I'm thinking is...TEXT YOU FOR WHAT???????? So...when I send just that in a follow up message, "TEXT YOU FOR WHAT?" you wouldn't have to save face by trying to go all swole chest on me.
Remember in English class when we had to write a business letter way back in grade school? Do they still do that? How is it that these young kids don't know the proper way to construct a business letter? Are you okay with this? I mean...I guess, by today's standards, my methods are archaic but they seem to work pretty well you know?
It just makes me wonder...
And then wondering makes me sad.
SIP: Poor E...I feel like the kid's going to be quizzed on if he knows how to properly write a letter soon and the poor kid didn't even do anything to warrant him practicing business queries. *sigh*
