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You’ve Matched with someone on Hinge—congrats! What do you say that’ll grab their attention and guarantee a response? Below, we’ve compiled a list of the most effective Hinge openers out there. These conversation starters, ice breakers, and pick-up lines will help get the ball rolling and lead you closer to that date. So, keep reading to find your best Hinge opener.
Things You Should Know
- Scroll through your Match’s profile before sending your message to find similar interests you can comment on and ask them about.
- Give them a sincere compliment about their personality or appearance to let them know you’re interested in them.
- Start up a fun game or friendly debate to get your Match excited to talk to you.
- Inquire about their day-to-day life to learn more about them and their routine.
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What Are Conversation Topics For Talking to Someone You’re Attracted to?
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QuestionWhat are some tips on using pick-up lines or introductory scripts when meeting somebody for the first time?Michelle JacobyMichelle Jacoby is a Matchmaker, Dating Coach, and the Founder and CEO of DC Matchmaking, a privately owned, boutique matchmaking company based in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia. She is also the Co-Founder of The Matchmakers Alliance, an international industry organization for matchmakers. With over 12 years of experience, Michelle specializes in one-on-one matchmaking and group coaching to help singles find healthy, lasting relationships. She has been featured in several media publications such as The Washington Post, Self, and NPR. Michelle holds a BA in Psychology from George Washington University. She is also a Certified Matchmaker from The Matchmakers Institute as well as a Certified Body Language Expert from The Body Language Institute.
Matchmaker & Dating CoachI'm not a big fan of the pickup line. Sometimes they can be cute, but I really prefer an authentic hello to a prefab pickup line. I think being friendly is all it takes. I don't think you have to be super smooth or rehearsed all the time. -
QuestionWhen speaking to someone through text, how can you read somebody in a way that makes the conversation easier since sometimes it's hard to understand emotions through text?Michelle JacobyMichelle Jacoby is a Matchmaker, Dating Coach, and the Founder and CEO of DC Matchmaking, a privately owned, boutique matchmaking company based in Washington, DC, Maryland, and Virginia. She is also the Co-Founder of The Matchmakers Alliance, an international industry organization for matchmakers. With over 12 years of experience, Michelle specializes in one-on-one matchmaking and group coaching to help singles find healthy, lasting relationships. She has been featured in several media publications such as The Washington Post, Self, and NPR. Michelle holds a BA in Psychology from George Washington University. She is also a Certified Matchmaker from The Matchmakers Institute as well as a Certified Body Language Expert from The Body Language Institute.
Matchmaker & Dating CoachYes, text messaging doesn't really have any tone, so it's very easy to take things the wrong way. I think first of all, you need to learn how to write with tone. This includes using words like awesome and sprinkling in exclamation points and smiley faces now and then. I also think it's important to give people the benefit of the doubt and understand that you can take things the wrong way. As a rule of thumb, whether it's in person or online, I think positive comments are really important, as well as enthusiasm and warmth.
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- ↑ https://www.elle.com/life-love/sex-relationships/a14461868/dating-app-ice-breakers/
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- ↑ https://youtu.be/tU3MERToUdk?t=58
- ↑ https://bestlifeonline.com/opening-lines/
- ↑ https://www.gq-magazine.co.uk/article/hinge-uk-app
- ↑ https://youtu.be/6cEAhs2F1y0?t=102
- ↑ https://theeverygirl.com/dating-app-openers/