So you want to be my Facebook Friend?

In response to my question – Who are you and why do you want to be my Facebook friend:

The Wrong Answer (one that results in ‘Ignore this request’)

“I found you while I was seeking a friend, I found you and I was interested to add you as a friend. I'm xxxx from Jakarta, Indonesia.”

or

“i added u because ur very cute and looks like very frank. thats all. if u would not mind pls accept my request. hope u will. any way tc. bye.”

The Correct Answer (one that results in ‘Accept this request’)

“I follow your blog”

I know some people are very private when it comes to who they friend on Facebook, they don’t like just anyone seeing which movies are their favourites or that they had mac n cheese for lunch.  Me? Not so much.  I don’t mind having Facebook friends who I don’t know personally, and if our only connection is ‘I read your blog’, I am more than happy to add you as a friend. But I don’t do stray men who are looking for “friendship”, because darling heart, I have enough of those. And lets be serious now – I am a 40, knocked up mother of twin pre-schoolers who barely has time to nod a greeting to my own husband, do you really think I am going to be of any interest to you?  Go find yourself a pert young thing has enough energy to keep their eyes open after 10 at night.  Now excuse me while I go wipe someone’s bum. 

Comments

[Corrine]

Oh You are so funny,Im pretty sure he found me too on Facebook-there are some weirdos on there!Congrats for passing the milestone with Baby Max-Im sure you feeling great,and your photograph is beautiful-you are truly glowing. Love reading your blog-I can so relate- with four year old & 16 month old boys-my life is fun and games at the moment!You put into words the very same thing Im thinking...
All the best with your book-best Ive ever read!

[Dolce]

YAY!

And *cackle*

[Heather]

You crack me up! I know exactly how you feel. There are so many wierdos out there. I don't have any time for them either. Or my poor DH either!

[Kristin]

Too funny Tertia.

[Stacey]

I was so worried you wouldn't accept my befriending you on FB -- thankfully, I wrote the acceptable rationale and we are now "friends!"

[Black Belt Mama]

Oh man, tell me about it! What is it with Indonesian men and female bloggers! I had one guy who kept friend requesting me and even going so far as to give me his phone number in the request. Not cool.

[Debbie in the UK]

I have enver, ever had someone odd as to friend me on FB. What is wrong with me? I feel rejected.

x

[Geohde]

Take a few years and another pregnancy off, and YES.

People makes the daftest friend requests.

J

[savannah TX]

lol....you are hilarious!!

[Beth]

Debbie, I am feeling kind of rejected, too! Nobody unknown ever picks me to be their friend. Boo hoo!

Too funny, these requests!

[Tonya]

My dear, you look better pg at 40 than I do at 37! Good idea about Facebook, I just joined and have not yet thought to Friend those in my blog world. :)

[jette]

i used to be a bit amused by these people, and engaged in some funny conversations with them.....where do you know me from.....oh, so you don't know me? well then why add me.....yadda yadda.... some interesting reasons came from there. but now they just annoy me... an instant ignore.