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When you're active online, you're bound to come across people you don't know that you'd definitely like to get to know better. But how? Chatting up strangers can be nerve-wracking, especially if it's someone you really want to like you. If you find yourself in this position, there's no need to be anxious. We here at wikiHow have collected a bunch of ideas you can use to start a fun conversation and even potentially make a new friend.
This article is based on an interview with our professional dating coach, Collette Gee. Check out the full interview here.
How to Talk to Strangers Online
- Comment something kind on the person’s post before privately messaging them.
- Introduce yourself and explain how you found their account so they’re more likely to respond.
- Ask a genuine question about the other person’s interests, or ask for their advice about something.
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- ↑ Collette Gee. Dating Coach. Expert Interview. 20 August 2021.
- ↑ Collette Gee. Dating Coach. Expert Interview. 20 August 2021.
- ↑ Collette Gee. Dating Coach. Expert Interview. 20 August 2021.
- ↑ https://pumble.com/blog/ask-for-help-professionally/
- ↑ Collette Gee. Dating Coach. Expert Interview. 20 August 2021.
- ↑ https://rendezvousmag.com/how-to-start-a-conversation-over-text/
- ↑ https://rendezvousmag.com/how-to-start-a-conversation-over-text/
- ↑ Collette Gee. Dating Coach. Expert Interview. 20 August 2021.
- ↑ https://www.cybersmile.org/what-we-do/advice-help/catfishing