Pick something on the profile which interests you (example kick boxing). My tip would be to pick one of the first things she mentions as this will more than likely be her primary interest and you could have a better chance of getting a response.
The subject needs to be the whole email summed up in one or two words to give your potential date an overview of what its about, eg. Kick boxing.
You need an opening line which should be interesting and friendly. If their name is mentioned in the profile, use it in the email. This personalises the message.
Good openers:
- Hey there <name>,
- Howdy doo <name>,
- Alrighty there <name>,
Bad openers:
- Hi
- Hello
- <no opener>
Then you need to start a conversation about a topic from their profile.
Tips:
- Try to give a balance of something for her to respond to and your comments about it. This shows that it is just not one sided.
- Try to keep questions as easy for them to answer as possible, don’t get them thinking too hard about the answer else it will put them off.
- Keep it consise and to the point.
- Re-read it through a couple of times and make any necessary changes.
- Check spelling, punctuation and grammar.
- Don’t write in all CAPS, it’s shouting.
- If you’re saying something humourous or particularly friendly add a smiley
- I usually put the question on their own line if I can as it will stand out with white space around it.
Finally sign off the message.
Here is an example of a recent email which got a good response:
Subject: kick boxing
Heyyy there!
First off, Happy New Year.
I tried kick boxing for the first time last night. Wowa, it’s hard work! 20 press ups, 20 sit ups, running, punches, kicks, combos, star jumps, squats, elbows, knees. I’m glad I go to the gym else I wouldn’t have coped with it as well.
How long you been kick boxing?
Jo.