How long is too long ...

[Payton]

Hello everyone,

This is my first post and I can’t lie – I am terribly nervous! So, here I go …

How long is too long to reply to an email? Is there even such a thing as “too long”? I pose this question because there have been times when I’ve had email get lost in the shuffle. Not long ago I discovered an unopened email in my “Trash” folder sandwiched in between spam, spam and more spam! It was almost 2 months old!! I felt horrible but wasn’t sure what to do with it.

[Ansley]

Yay! You finally made it.

I have often wondered the same thing. Sometimes emails do get lost in the shuffle, and will go unanswered. A month later I will sheepishly answer the email. Sometimes they are glad to hear from me sometimes they don't send a reply. Good question.

[pjorourke]

Well hello darlin! Its kewl the way people keep dropping by here. Welcome.

As for your question:

Originally Posted by Payton

Is there even such a thing as “too long”?

I don't think so. If the guy was looking for a date that weekend, that obviously isn't going to work, but as you yourself just demonstrated, we all come back. Just write and explain what happened. Spam filters are reality. I run into them all the time and mine eat others emails. I'm sure he would be glad to hear from you. Now if it was a phone call you'd obviously need to be more careful.

[Carrie Hillcrest]

Welcome to both you and your incredibly hot avatar photo. Rowr!

When I returned from my hiatus -- I'd stopped even checking my email for a few months -- I replied to everyone who had contacted me (yeah, it took a while...). While many didn't reply, I actually got several thank-yous for getting back to people, even though it had taken months.

Better early than late, but better late than never!

[atlcomedy]

Originally Posted by Payton

Is there even such a thing as “too long”? I pose this question because there have been times when I’ve had email get lost in the shuffle. .

Welcome.Always great to see another lovely Atlantan here

I don't think there is such a thing as "too long" -- in this world or the civie world. Most people can identify with spam folders or emails that truly get lost in cyberspace. You may have lost a "sale" in the short term but he wrote you for a reason. If nothing else a brief reply helps with restoring your reputation. Even if he doesn't book with you, at least he isn't thinking (or sharing with his buddies), "well that *&^%$ didn't even give me the courtesy of a reply to my email..."

p.s. based upon your thread title I thought this would have something to do with anatomy

[pjorourke]

Get you mind out of the gutter ATL

[Guest120311-2]

How long is too long......
Till death do you part!

Seriously, I'd respond and explain what happened. Couldn't hurt!
Tess

[Bliss]

If I was on vacation and I had my status as unavailable on my calendar......i will respond back and let them know I'm sorry I didn't respond sooner and to be sure and check my calendar for availability.

If he got lost in the shuffle.......i explain and apologize and let them know I would still love to meet them some time. Especially if it is a good email with all the reference info, etc.

[Katy Alexander]

I have no idea lol, but I just had to say that I am in love with your gallery pictures .I envy some of the places you have visited .Africa, The Galapagos islands. I can say with much certainty that you are the only escort who has a Rhino , and baby Seals in her pictures.

[pyramider]

I do not seem to have an issue with too long, being too long. Damn the genetics.

[Rudyard K]

Welcome...and don't worry about being here. Mostly the gals get treated with kid gloves.

I don't think it is ever too long to reply...as long as an apology is conveyed for getting lost in the mix. Even if they don't reply, only a dick would be offended by such a belated reply...and you don't want to see them anyway.

[WTF]

Well neighbor, that’s to long....


I know some of you old farts remember that commercial.

[Texas Contrarian]

Hi, Payton.

And yes, very nice pics. Very, very nice!

I hope you enjoy this little corner of the world. It's a fun place.

No harm in replying to an old e-mail. I can't imagine that anyone would be bothered by that. You can just say you were pruning your inbox and it somehow slipped in unnoticed between a couple of other e-mails.

Happened to me a time or two over the years!

[discreetgent]

Welcome Payton. I am sure no gent would object hearing from you, even after a few months.

[Guest112113-3]

Originally Posted by Payton

Hello everyone,

This is my first post and I can’t lie – I am terribly nervous! So, here I go …

How long is too long to reply to an email? Is there even such a thing as “too long”? I pose this question because there have been times when I’ve had email get lost in the shuffle. Not long ago I discovered an unopened email in my “Trash” folder sandwiched in between spam, spam and more spam! It was almost 2 months old!! I felt horrible but wasn’t sure what to do with it.

Hi there sexy! So you decided to go for it huh? Remember the guys that I warned you about here in the D & T Section of the board. If you need that list again just let me know in a PM.

Looking forward to your unique personality, lets catch up.

Ansley and Payton what else could a gentleman want.....(well let me think about that a little )


Woody