MistressFire70 -> RE: content of an email (12/12/2004 9:55:32 PM)
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I just, not 15 minutes ago, posted the rant to a few lists I'm on. Let me share here as well. You all know you love to hear me rant! This is about submissives contacting Dominants, but, some of the same things apply to Doms contacting subs. Perhaps one of the subs here would like to post a complimentary essay to this one? The following is an email I received recently. For some unknown reason, I'm getting a higher number of these in the last month. I thought I'd share and give tips on better ways of contacting a Dominant, especially a Dominant Female. he sent: "HI Are you in Winston Salem? Are you a Master? Can you email me and give me some details? I would love to hook up with you. Hit me back" First, perhaps I should explain why I find this approach offensive (others do as well, it's not just me!). The approach is informal. Not addressing me without a formalness to your tone gives the impression that we are on the same level and you have no respect for my possible role in your life. If you want a Ds relationship, we will certainly NOT be on the same level. I'm not looking for "worship" nor am I claiming that all Dominants deserve respect, but if you're contacting me for a meeting or play, that means you at least have SOME respect for me. Show it. A "Ma'am" can add a lot. Also, loose the slang. These two things will instantly make you sound more serious and mature in your inquiry. Some of the question are unclear. These are my answers to such questions. "Yes, I'm in Winston-Salem. Yes, I consider myself to be a Master, or at least a Dominant on the path to Mastery. What info are you looking for? More about me? About the lifestyle? About area groups?" Have your initial contact be well thought out. First impressions really do make a difference. I've also been getting a lot of IMs lately. Any Fem Dom can tell you how doubly annoying it is for the above email to be turned into an IM! IMing me means that you are expecting me to drop whatever I'm doing and chat with you. This is not about you. I'm the Dominant. This is how it works. If you really find that IMing me is something you MUST do, try asking, "Ma'am, do you have a moment to chat with me?" I am much more likely to take a moment, if I have it, in response. Otherwise, I can tell you that I prefer email since I can answer email on MY schedule. So, here are some tips when contacting a Dominant: 1) Drop the slang. 2) Make the approach formal, using Ma'am or Sir. 3) If you insist on IMing, please ask if we are free to chat. 4) If we aren't available, politely ask (please is also nice) if there is a way that is more convenient for us for you to contact us. 5) Make your requests and questions clear and precise. 6) Check your spelling. 7) Check your punctuation. Using all these will up your chances. Trust me. The above email would be much better had it been: "Ms. Fire (or Ma'am), my name is (blank). I am from (blank). I am curious about the lifestyle and have seen you post (in whatever place it was). I would like to ask you some questions about (blank), and I am hopeful that we might meet at some point. Thank you for your time. Sincerely, (blank)" I would have responded nicely to that one and wouldn't have ranted about it. LOL Fire
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