If you are texting a stranger for the first time, don’t be vague with your message.
“Hi” is not how to communicate.
“Hey” means absolutely nothing.
“Good day” is vague.
“Xup” is even worse.
They don’t know you or why you are texting, so do this:
Start with a basic greeting, then introduce yourself briefly and get straight to the point. State the reason you are texting them.
And do all of this in one message, whether it is business, you want to be their friend, or you have a proposal, request, or anything else.
Here is a template:
“Hello, good morning. I hope you are doing well. My name is XYZ, and I like your content. I’m reaching out because I see that we share similar values from your posts, and I’d like to be an acquaintance/friend, if you don’t mind, of course. 😊”
Template 2:
“Hello, XYZ. I hope your day is going well. I want to promote my brand, and I’d like to get your rate card. I look forward to your response. Thank you.”
Template 3:
“Hello, Sir/Ma. I saw a post on your page, and I would like some clarity on it. Do you mind explaining what you meant exactly? Thank you.”
It is this simple. Everything should be in one message. If they see your message, they will most likely respond. Stop sending vague messages to strangers. Gracias.