写“自我介绍”千万别...
千万别...
..:: DON’T ::..
○ Don’t lie.
You are better off telling the truth in your ad. Honesty can prevent disappointment for both you and your potential date. Just remember - you could end up meeting someone who reads your ad, so don’t say you’re 6′1″ if you’re really 5′4″.
别说假话
最好还是在广告里说真话。诚实可以让你和你未来的约会对象不至于失望。要记住--- 你很可能就和读你广告的
笔友见面了，所以如果你身高一米六，不要说自己“威猛180”；
笔友见面了，所以如果你身高一米六，不要说自己“威猛180”；○ Don’t write your life history.
Write enough about yourself to catch someone’s attention. Don’t include detailed, personal information.
不要数落你的个人历史
写足够而不过多的东西来介绍自己，这样可以吸引注意。不要在广告中含有太细节，私人的信息；
○ Never include your address and phone number in an ad.
If you decide you want to give out personal information in future correspondence, be sure you’re giving it to someone you can trust.
坚决不要在把你的地址和号码公布在广告上
在随后的笔友通信中，先确认对方真正值得信赖以后，才考虑给出你的私人信息。
○ 以下为好的例子：
..:: GOOD EXAMPLES ::.
1.
Hi! I’m a 27-year-old, never-married, fun-loving woman who lives and works (very hard) in the San Francisco Bay Area. I’m 5′7″, 120 pounds with black hair, blue eyes, and bright green-painted toenails. I love all types of movies; the best ones I’ve seen lately include “Run Lola Run” and “Bowfinger,” and my all-time favorites include “Braveheart and “It’s a Wonderful Life.” I’m a huge music fan and love Dave Matthews Band, Cake, Tom Petty, Susan Tedeschi, and Gipsy Kings. I’ve been known to get a little crazy at concerts; I even kissed Garth Brooks on the cheek after a show! Of course, I was only 16, so, forgive me. :-) My favorite book is “The Killer Angels,” and I can’t wait to finish reading “Hannibal.” I want to learn to play the guitar, speak Spanish, and snow ski with grace. What I value most in my 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 that you’ve ever seen. So, if you love mushroom ravioli, romantic nights by a fire, and springtime camping trips, please reply! I prefer an honest man between ages 27 and 35 who wants kids, enjoys the same things I enjoy, lives nearby, and can appreciate a woman who’s often been called “refreshing.”
2.
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.
○ 这些例子就不怎么样了：
..:: WRONG EXAMPLES ::..
1.
Hello my nam is Mike. I’m looking for friends from all over the world. Write me!
2.
Hi! I’m from USA. I like listening to music, watching movies etc. Feel free to write me.
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