Kev, Great post, read it! I like #10 best. That said, one vein that I think runs through this whole set of tips is the need to have on-point concise verbiage or writing or stories or reasons to set an appointment with the party asking (in this case, naturally, me). What if you are CONSTANTLY second guessing this verbiage and that stops you from sending? <--Not sure who I may be referencing here, but hey, it does stop me. :) ~M~