Please note the following netiquette when sending messages:

• Always personalize your messages by addressing recipients by their name. Otherwise you run the risk of being reported as a spammer.
• Make sure you can draw a connection to the person's profile. Networking is all about give and take, so make it clear why connecting on XING could be beneficial for both of you. Use the *Skills / Wants* fields to establish a link.
• Body language isn't an option in written communication, and this could lead to misunderstandings so make sure you write clearly; Use an appropriate tone and content in your messages. Put yourself in the shoes of the person you're writing to if you find this difficult.
• Mass messages, multilevel marketing (MLM) and spam are prohibited on XING.