In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Use your sense of humor to make jokes and tell funny stories. Talk about interesting people you encounter or funny things that have happened to you. Don't joke so much that everything you say is a joke. Remember, she's just getting to know you, so show her that she can trust what you say. You might tease her a little, but don't be mean. Be sure to listen carefully to her response. If she seems to get colder when you tease her, let up. Flirting over the phone doesn't work as well when you're talking about heavy or controversial topics. Choose topics that are easy to talk about, such as movies or travel. You can also follow up on something that you talked about in a previous conversation. When you're just getting to know someone, you don't want to offend her or making her feel uncomfortable by talking dirty. You'll just come across as a creep and she'll want to get off the phone. When you get into a relationship with this girl, then you can think about making the conversation more risque, but only if she's comfortable with that. For now, however, keep it clean. You may have just met this girl and you exchanged phone numbers. Talking about your initial meeting is a good topic of conversation to lead with. Talk about something funny that happened when you were together, or talk about the people she was with. Show interest in her life, although be careful about asking too many questions about her friends. She might get the wrong idea and think you're more interested in one of them than you are interested in her. Use your phone conversation for a dual purpose. You're re-establishing the camaraderie and attraction that you may have started in person by getting to know this girl. You can also use the phone call to set up a date to meet in person. Make a light joke. If the girl says she'd like to meet at 3 o'clock, you can say, "I don't think I want to stuck with you all day. Let's meet up at 3:03 instead." It sounds cliche, but try to be yourself. If you are trying too hard or being false, it will come across in the phone call. Keep yourself relaxed and natural.
Summary: Keep the conversation light and funny. Make small talk. Keep the conversation clean. Talk about when you met. Make a date to meet in person again. Be yourself.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: It's tempting to fire off a reply, but calm down with a few deep breaths. Then ask yourself if the email really deserves your attention. While you may feel offended, don't let this person dictate how you feel or the tone of your day. Focus on what's right for you. Ask yourself, "What am I accomplishing here? What will happen if I confront this person? What will happen if I don't?" We all communicate in different ways, and writing isn't a strong skill for everyone. What one person believes is a professional, direct statement can come off as brash or rude to someone else. Don't assume right away that they meant to be rude. Language or regional differences can cause miscommunications. When people try to use sarcasm or humor in an email, it is often misconstrued as rudeness. Respond asking for more information, citing specific statements that you'd like clarified. Sometimes rude messages are just poorly worded. For example, your coworker may have sent you a message saying, "I hope you find time to actually get your reports done today." You could respond, "All of my reports are complete except the one that's due tomorrow. Are you needing a draft copy for a project today?" Don't demand to know what they mean or be curt. For example, don't ask, "What's that supposed to mean?" or "What are you trying to say?" Talking to the person will allow you to better hear the tone of their words. Visit their workspace or call them to discuss your shared work or topics related to the email. Ask them to explain the rude statements from the email. Say, "I had a follow-up thought about the project and thought it'd be easier to say it in person. Do you have a minute?" You could also say, "Your email suggested that the specs were supposed to be ready already, but the due date they sent me said they weren't due until next week. Am I working off of the wrong timeline?"
Summary: Decide if it's worth your time and energy. Avoid making assumptions. Ask the sender for more information. Talk to the sender.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Your website should be easy to navigate and have information about your company and its products or services. Capture customer information through a form that asks them questions about their needs. A price quote form is a good way to do this. You'll receive an email with the potential customer's contact information. Make sure your website is listed with major search engines, such as Google, Yahoo, and Bing. This is the bare minimum for being noticed online. Practice searching for your site on each popular engine as well to see what comes up. To sign up for an auto-responder, potential customers simply enter their email address. There are various types of auto-responder services that vary in complexity, and some are geared specifically toward generating leads. Types include welcome emails, responses based on specific online activities, and product recommendations. These sites are where millions of people are already gathering to connect with each other. So, establishing a meaningful presence there is a good idea. You can create a page on these sites to promote your business. When a customer "friends" you or "becomes a fan," the people in her network can learn about your company as well. Use different modes of social media. You might start with a general site like Facebook, a business networking site such as LinkedIn, or a microblogging and all-purpose site like Twitter. However, consider expanding to picture-based sites like Pinterest or Instagram. Also look for any types of social networking platforms specific to your industry, like Glozal for real estate, Lawyrs for law, or Architizer for architects and designers. Don't forget about your social media. Many companies put up a social media page and then neglect to update it. Once you have a page, schedule regular weekly or daily updates. And don't just try to amass followers; try to engage them. Use giveaways and promotions. Respond to their comments, and address any concerns in a timely manner. SEM involves using paid ad words to drive clicks and increase traffic to your company's website or its online promotional landing pages. SEO is a type of SEM in which you produce content that helps move your site "organically" to the top of searches for companies like yours. Give potential web leads something to do. When someone does arrive at your page via your SEM efforts, they should have some clear options of what to do. Make it easy for them to leave their contact information or purchase your product or service through ecommerce. Your web content management system might already have an ecommerce plugin or application, such as WordPress' MarketPress, or you can add ecommerce capabilities through a third-party provider, such as PayPal. Social media sites usually have their own tracking mechanisms, or third-party apps can track your traffic for you. Pay special attention to which ad words are working for you and which aren't, especially since you pay for those. Look for trends and patterns. Are there particular times of the day, week, or month that you experience more or less travel? What about the geographic regions your visitors come from? Try to figure out why. Determine which ad words give you the best bang for your buck. Also identify weaknesses. Maybe you don't have that many followers on social media, or maybe your online sales are sluggish. This is all information you can use. Isolate potential leads. Notice who comments on your social media posts. Look for people who have used your coupons, taken action on your website, or replied to your newsletters. These are all people that are leads.
Summary:
Create a website that can capture leads. Set up an email auto-responder. Promote your business on social networking sites. Conduct Search Engine Marketing (SEM) and Search Engine Optimization (SEO). Track your traffic on all your web platforms.