I was picked best answer by someone whome I have like interests with and I've considered e-mailing them, but been afraid that it would come accross as strange.
I've not e-mailed anyone without invitation before and I don't want to be rude so to speak.
I rank it up there with entering someone's house without knocking.
2006-10-14 06:18:16 · 12 answers · asked by April J 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Etiquette
I can understand feeling uneasy about this. But like someone else said, if this person has made it possible for people to email him or her from his or her profile, then you shouldn't have much of a reason to feel bad about it (though even I would still feel awkward about it, so I understand).
Give it a try, and who knows, maybe something will come of it.
2006-10-14 11:47:07 · answer #1 · answered by I'm Still Here 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, it wouldn't come across as strange. It's different to *physically* enter someones house without knocking. View the introductory e-mail as a knock. If they don't want to talk, they won't answer the door ;-)
2006-10-14 13:26:27 · answer #2 · answered by The ~Muffin~ Man 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You could say you appreciate being picked as best answer, you notice the person has similar interests, and ask whether s/he is interested in corresponding. This leaves the choice with the other person, and is perfectly polite.
2006-10-14 13:45:12 · answer #3 · answered by The First Dragon 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I do not see any problem with an email if you wont to be pen pals on line great if not no harm done
2006-10-14 13:21:11 · answer #4 · answered by Sam's 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Emailing them sounds like a great idea! go for it! It's always fun having new internet friends.
2006-10-14 17:14:23 · answer #5 · answered by njyecats 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the link to their e-mail is visible then e-mailing them is fine. you do not need an invittion so to speak
2006-10-14 13:26:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
i don't think its strange....... just tell them what you said in your question. something like " hi, i noticed we have some of the same interests, maybe we could be friends?" if they answer back, great, if not, at least you tried lol......hope that helped
2006-10-14 13:23:54 · answer #7 · answered by A Curious Mind 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If they have the link up to email them, they are inviting anyone to email them. go ahead and do it. What have you got to lose?
2006-10-14 13:53:27 · answer #8 · answered by Manny 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
If the party is interested you have nothing to worry about.
2006-10-14 13:24:27 · answer #9 · answered by Francis Z 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I sometimes respond when I am choosen best answer. I think it's ok.
2006-10-14 14:09:55 · answer #10 · answered by Classy Granny 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋