Hi Matt,

I hope this note finds you well.

As you may know, Anna – the lovely woman who does both our laundering – suggested we might be a good match. I – an adventurous and fun-loving girl – was of course open to the idea. Anna has since back- peddled suggesting she might not be comfortable inserting herself into what should be natural progression of two like-minded people, so I – one who never wants to make anyone uncomfortable – thought I’d just pop you a line myself and slip it under the door of the apartment Anna once mentioned you live in. No one takes the time to write a personal letter these days, you know?!

From what I’ve heard you’re just the nicest guy and really pay the kind of attention to Anna that we both know she deserves. Plus – hellooo – you live on Thompson Streeeet! I mean can you say fate?! I wonder if we’ve actually already seen each other at one of the neighborhood haunts… I can generally be found casually sipping one to two drinks at a reasonable hour in a non-descript outfit. I’m really just a down to earth girl trying to fit into the wild Manhattan scene.

So, listen, we should try to get together some time! It’s so rare that someone you casually know randomly suggests a person they think may have a lot in common with you based on very vague information. I feel like in these hard economic times we all need a little whimsy, you know? What do I mean by whimsy? Let’s talk it over once I get a look at your general build and find out what you do for a living.

Maybe the best way to get to know each other is to just meet out among some friends. Some of my good friends live in the area, and I’m sure they’d be up for a drink or ten after work. What about yours’? Are they the I-went-to-a-school-with-a-strong-acamedic-reputation-but-also-great-football-team-and-so-we-know-how-to-work-hard-but-also-play-hard types? Not a requirement…just wondering…

Give me a call at 555-2222 when you get the chance. Really looking forward to finally putting a face to a set-up by my dry cleaner. Oh, and listen, should the friends of mine you end up meeting greet you with something along the lines of, “Matt!! OMG!! FINALLY!! We have been waiting forever to meet you!!” don’t even worry about it. They’re just rrealllyy friendly…

-Jessie