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writes:I am toying with the idea of giving this guy a note the last time I see him. I plan on getting to know him a little before I actually give it to him.Anyhow, here is what Im going to write. Im not very good at gauging how people will respond to what I write and sometimes I dont get my tone across, so any help with making this letter better would be awesome! Thanks so much! Here it is:"I normally dont write letters to people I dont really know, but I figured what the hell. Plus I'll probably never see you again in my life. If it means anything, I thought you were probably the most intelligent person in our class, and intelligence is sparse in these parts. I actually enjoyed listening when you spoke. You were interesting. I like interesting. Happy holidays.- ******P.S. I wasnt going to put my # down, because thats not where I was going with this, and Im sure you could have found me if you really wanted. But better safe than sorry, just in case you wanted to lend me good books or vice versa. **********"Firstly, Im a little iffy about the "you were interesting. i like interesting." line. I also feel that its a bit dry, but i sort of wanted that. Second, I will probably make a little more personal the more we talk. Like, I'll probably rework the book part to make it fit, as Im sure we'll have a conversation about books sometime. Again, thanks! Reply to this Question
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reader, LazyGuy  +, writes (15 November 2009):
 and intelligence is sparse in these parts.
Leave that bit out. It turns you into a hater. Do you want him to see you as that?
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reader, Another_Kapiti  +, writes (15 November 2009):
 I agree with the previous poster, but why don't you personalise it by saying what you liked about what he had to say? "I really enjoyed when you said...." or "I agree with your opinion of..." It says that you really did enjoy listening to him, (a huge ego boost for guys!) and you sound like someone worth listening to! Don't put your phone number, but perhaps you could send an email address or ask him to join facebook/myspace/bebo or something so you can chat online?
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reader, Aunty BimBim  +, writes (15 November 2009):
 My opinion is that I would leave the first half almost as it is, , just remove a few words and leave out your PS altogether."I normally dont write letters to people I dont really know, but I figured what the hell. Plus I'll probably never see you again in my life. I thought you were probably the most intelligent person in our class, and intelligence is sparse in these parts. I actually enjoyed listening when you spoke. You were interesting. I like interesting. Happy holidays.
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