If you have not updated Twitter or Facebook because you think no one wants to hear about the fact you’re going to lunch…you’re right. Updates like “off to lunch” or “going to check out a movie” are as lame as you think they are.
How to fix this? Be specific.
Try turning “going to lunch” into “grabbing a cheesesteak at Taste of Philly on Colorado Blvd. Not brave enough to get mine with Cheese Whiz.” This now gives me tons of information to react to and start a conversation. Maybe I’ve never been there and will try it out. Maybe I’m from Philly and tease you about how Taste of Philly in Denver is a contradiction in terms.
Stuff like this will make your posts human and people who follow your stuff will start to get to know you.
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