What to write to a girl whom you know nothing about?

Question

So my friend set me up with this girl's email address, but she told me nothing about her, except that she's single. How should I break the ice?

okay, i know her name and did get her photo. still not a lot to go on though.

Answer 1

It's very simple. Tell her who you are. Tell her who gave you the e-mail address. Then tell her a few things about yourself that don't include bragging (accomplishments, looks, etc). Then ask her similar questions to what you just told her. What kind of movies, music does she like.

If she responds, ask her if she wants to chat online and you're on your way.

And don't listen to the people who are calling you creepy. You should be thankful you have a friend it takes an interest in your love life.

Answer 2

First question for you: Why would you be interested in getting to know someone about whom you know nothing? Your friend must have told you that you would find her interesting, or likeable, or that you would make a good pair, or some little thing like this in order for you to have a desire to get to know more about her in the first place.

You see, if your friend had given you at least some small piece of information, you could have used that as an introduction. For instance, you could have said: "I have a good friend that is also a mutual friend of yours, and she mentioned that she thought you would be an interesting person for me to get to know. I am curious to find out whether she is telling me the truth."

One thing that works well with women, is humor, but don't overdo it. For instance you could say something like: I have a friend who gave me your E-Mail address, but the only thing she told me about you is that you are single and that you base jump on the weekends. Okay - that last part was a joke, but perhaps you wouldn't mind letting me know more about you, and I will do the same."

What you don't want is for this girl to think you are stalking her, so she may not have wanted you to have her address. Before E-mailing her, maybe it might be a good idea to find out from your friend if this girl would mind getting an E-Mail from a mutual friend, otherwise it might have negative results.

If she is not expecting an E-Mail from you, she might think it is junk mail anyway, and trash it without opening it.

I would also ask your friend to give you a little more information, so you have at least some prop to use for trying to contact her. She doesn't have to give you her entire life's history, but at least give you some of the things she enjoys doing in her free time, and some personal information that you could use to open the door.

Having a little patience will be more beneficial for you in the long run, and it will also show this girl that you are interested enough in her to find out more information about her, instead of trying to seem desperate. If you try E-Mailing her without knowing anything about her, she will think, "Gee, this guy must be so desperate to want to establish a relationship with someone he doesn't know or hasn't seen." Got the picture?

Good luck.

Answer 3

I hope you at least know her name. LOL. Well you should break the ice by keeping your message short and simple. Write that your friend suggested that you write to her because she felt you two had a few things in common. Let her know that you would like to get to know her if that is okay with her. Then tell her you look forward to hearing from her. Wish her a good day as well.

Answer 4

Say ' Hi, I Hope you don't think it's weird but I got your email address from a friend. I don't know you and obiously you don't know me either, but I'm always up for making new friends. Here is my pic, let me know if you are intersted in talking some more. Hope you have a great day"
If I got such an email I wouldn't think it's weird.
Oh and don't forget to attach a good picture :)

Answer 5

you're a sweetie for doing this (blind email date or whatever you call it)..

I am now single... and can tell you.. DO NOT bring up the subject of sex until you know each other well. That is a big turn off for me to meeting guys.

What you can ask as if she is there in person.. what does she like to do for fun? (I know, I know boring pick up line... ) talk a bit about yourself. She might be shy and not knowing what you would like to know about her..

*what do you have in common with the mutual friend who set you up with each other?

Go from there...

Answer 6

I would begin with. Hi., since I know nothing about you, except that your single, I would like to introduce myself and tell you something about me, and if you feel comfortable with what you have read, then hopefully you will email me back! I just wish my friend would have told me something about you!

Answer 7

well to start off you could introduce your self, and talk a bit about your self then go into how you got her e-mail address from a friend ect. make sure you make a joke or something to make her laugh. it is like having a one sided conversation to your self. then tell her you are interested in what she likes to do, ask her questions about her be sure it seems that you want to get to know her personality not her in bed!

Answer 8

tell her what u like and ask if she likes the same things. Ask her questions that would make her give u clues....like what would be her perfect first date...or if she had all the money in the world what would she do with it? ask her to tell you her happiest or most embarassing day...and tell her about yours. work with questions where the answers really can't be one word...and tell her about yourself along the way so she feels more comfortable getting to know you.

Answer 9

Say "Hi, my friend (name) gave me your email address. My name is (name) and (here you give some basic details about yourself). My friend (name) says you're (.....). I'm intrigued. Would you like to correspond w/me? I'd really like to get to know you."

Answer 10

That's pretty desperate, bro. I wouldn't do anything with that.

There are tons of chicks who are single who I wouldn't give the time of day to. Have standards and insist on knowing SOMETHING first.