"We analyzed over 500,000 first contacts on our dating site, OkCupid. Our program looked at keywords and phrases, how they affected reply rates, and what trends were statistically significant. The result: a set of rules for what you should and shouldn’t say when introducing yourself online." - CannonGod

My favorite: "#6 – If you’re a guy, be self-effacing." <- definitely works! - See-ming Lee 李思明 SML