Message runs 44 words; healthy ceiling for this channel is ~40. Beyond 150 words, reply rates drop ~50% [Lavender 2024] because the reader has to commit before they can evaluate the offer.
Cargo-cult Formal Salutation → Jargon → Corporate Close : following the structure without understanding why each element exists.
How each offense was applied · 2 total
“Hey, Would love to connect sometime — I think there could be some interesting synergies between our teams. No specific agenda, just thought…”
“Would love to connect sometime”