If you're like me, you're getting dozens of new "friend" on Facebook calls every day.

At first, I quickly friendid all applications at random, without even thinking about it. Then, finally began to be somewhat selective about who I let in. ..

Now, people on Facebook tend to fall into a couple of fields of different … It may amount to a person who has thousands of friends – or may be a more stringent quality person that you carefully consider every friend request.

I think fall into the "quality" category. I'm not saying one approach is right or wrong approach – that is a decision personal. But I do not want to be known as a Facebook Ho! I'm not looking for a Facebook-a bedside table! Hey, that's just me. " I will not let anyone in my family Facebook!

One thing is if you're a mega-marketer or author and you look on Facebook as another potential customer list or database. But for me, Facebook is not my "list".

I am not spam these people or trying to sell anything. I'm trying to build and develop long-term relationship!

OK, so I have 1000 friends Facebook yet. I'm pacing myself. I am looking at each request. I'm being a bit demanding. So if you want to take my slower, build quality relationships approach over time, here are some tips: These are the ten criteria used to admit new friends on Facebook to my family:

1. Did you know? Do I know?

2. Did you include a personal message in your friend request?

3. How many friends (if any) have in common?

4. Who are your friends? Are the people I know or respect?

5. He has published a decent picture and profile? (Most people will want to see)

6. Do not look like a spammer in disguise? If you are shamelessly promoting a product?

7. What are you looking for? If it is "hot girls" I'm not sure you want to friend you.

8. Facebook Will you recommend in the "People already know" box?

9. Does anyone us? (Via Facebook or other)

10. Do you look like you could be a psycho or a stalker?

Set your own criteria, or what the author calls his port Michael "Red Velvet Rope" policy, and decide who to add as a friend. You may not have the larger list of friends, but friends you will be right for you. Make sure you go to Facebook and look me up!

If you're reading this, you Most likely I'll let you!

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