No one wants to be left on read or ignored on Tinder. But which is that magic trick that you need to use so you will be successful?
Interesting opening lines. Yes having interesting conversation starters will get you an instant reply.
Some might claim that opening lines and putting effort into them is just a waste of time.
Actually, I strongly disagree with this.
The most important thing regarding openers is that they need to be authentic.
You need to use personalized short and simple sentences that will grab their attention.
To be more original you need to base your opening line on your intention and what both of you have in common.
Here are 11 tips on how to start a conversation on Tinder:
1. Try to notice them
One thing that creates magic on Tinder is to try and put the other one on a pedestal.
By doing it, you create some space of comfort. You give them a chance to start and talk about themselves.
You should put yourself in their shoes and think about whether you would have answered that.
“How have you been lately?”
This is one of the mistakes that men mostly do while starting a conversation on Tinder.
The best way to start a conversation on Tinder is to type something like:
“I noticed that you are addicted to pizza. But have you tried Spicy Triple Tango? That’s something extraterrestrial.”
This conversation opener contains all the needed ingredients.
- You don’t start with something boring. You are taking a trait from their bio or something you noticed from their photos.
- You are giving your opinion but at the same time, you are giving them some space to add theirs too.
2. Try to compliment them
Everyone will message them with short sentences or even words.
They will get a hundred messages during the day that have the same structure.
If you want to get a reply and stand out, you need to avoid generic openings.
Step up the game by complimenting them.
You can use some subtle compliments that will get their attention and make them eager to answer you.
You can start a convo on Tinder by complimenting them without crossing any boundaries.
It’s not weird complimenting them and being flirty when messaging them first.
- “Good taste in movies. I see you’re a Marvel girl can I be your Iron man?”
Don’t be afraid to use cheesy and flirty compliments. This will make you outstanding and original.
Some might advise you to not compliment at the beginning.
Hence, doing it immediately can flatter your match and you’ll not sound bored.
3. State your intentions
A study has found that 49% of men and 15% of women are looking for a one-night stand.
That’s why when you state your intentions slightly, you will grab their attention.
Most who have the same intentions as you will reply instantly.
I am not implying to write immediately that you want to hook up or that you’re looking for a serious relationship.
What I am advising you is to craft your opening message so you will transmit that type of approach.
Be simple and get straight to the point.
- “Wanna be my match made in heaven? I have ordered our angel wings.”
- “Let’s get straight to it. You’re cute and I am cute. We a cute pair.”
- “I am lost in here. Will you give me directions to your heart?”
It’s very important to choose the right words for that particular match.
Make sure to check their profile and bio prior to writing something to them.
If you want to get an instant reply then you should be informed about them and craft the best opening line.
4. Make subtle assumptions
The best way to start a conversation on Tinder is to make funny assumptions about them.
Especially, women like men who are funny and they love assumptions. It’s one of the elements that trigger them to reply.
According to their profile and what you or they want, you can use thirsty openings or just subtle ones.
“I hope you don’t have kids already because I want only to call me daddy.”
“I swear that you will love me more than you like doughnuts.”
“I love your style. I bet your bedroom style it’s even hotter.”
Making subtle assumptions about them can make them laugh and engage to give you an answer.
Yet, you should be careful of how you tease them and what type of assumptions you make.
Avoid topics such as religion or politics or anything else that would hurt them.
5. Try to be smooth
Try to just go with the flow. Pick something from their profile, pictures, or any detail that would help you catch their attention.
If it is hard for you to make jokes with something random then you can start to brainstorm.
Pick four Tinder matches a day and look at their profile. Check what you can write that can be funny and intriguing.
Write for each of them and continue to do so each day. You will see that you will improve over time.
You can find a billion examples of how to start a conversation on Tinder, but none might offer you to find your originality.
That’s the most important thing to do.
You can learn to be smooth if you learn to put yourself in their shoes.
If you learn to reflect on what they would think or how would they react to that opening line, it will be easier.
6. Don’t make it look like an interrogation
Tinder is one of the most popular dating apps and it has a quite large amount of users.
Also, most of them use the same scheme of talking to people: just asking questions.
To get an answer from your match, you can ask a question but avoid asking mere questions.
Women in general but also men don’t like awkward and dull questions such as:
“Hey, what did you do this weekend?”
“Sup?”
“What’s your favorite song right now?”
“For how long have you been on Tinder?”
It will seem boring and they might not be triggered to answer.
I know that you might not do it on purpose.
It’s true that starting a conversation with someone you don’t know it’s not easy.
Yet, what can help you not make it look like an interrogation process, you need to add some sense of humor.
“Would you rather stay one week without your dog or stop eating pizza for the rest of your life?”
7. Don’t be afraid to be unique and yourself
Just when you start to open the conversation, don’t try to be someone that you’re not.
Your personality will be reflected in everything that you write.
Tinder conversations can be quite intimidating but once you embrace who you are and what you love, you will succeed.
If you love a particular place, or food, or have similar interests don’t be afraid and shy to say so.
Ask them where they’re from and if you have any knowledge regarding that place.
“Your NYC pics are astonishing. Are you from there?”
“OMG, you’re Australian, that’s pretty cool. Hands down you have the best meat pie ever.”
You need to only incorporate some details of their profile or life with yours.
Don’t hesitate to share your opinions and preferences.
8. Try to introduce yourself smoothly
The best way to start a conversation on Tinder is to introduce yourself slightly and ask a question.
You can do it by giving a small detail about yourself and at the same time asking for their opinion.
You should do this to be outstanding and help them
“I was always a dog lover but you seem to love them endlessly.”
“I am Ethan with a strong E but not stronger and sexier than your eyes”
Whatever message you want to write or how you want to introduce yourself depends on your personality.
If you are shy and want to play it safe then you might flirt slightly while complimenting their taste.
It could be their music, movie, or food preferences.
Either way, it is a great hook to engage someone in a conversation for the first time.
9. Take into consideration their feelings too
For women, Tinder is full of men who want to hook up and just boost their confidence.
There are plenty of women that would like to interact with someone genuine.
Yet, if you give them this feeling, you will be outstanding.
Why you don’t start with the first message and get them involved?
You can do it by talking to them like a real person. Be straightforward and keep your messages simple.
Start to treat them like someone that wants to know them.
You can achieve this by asking about their opinion or advice about random things.
“Hey, you must love hiking. I do too, any recommendation where I can hike next?”
“Wow, you’re an artist..right? I have been thinking about buying some paintings.. Wanna recommend?
To even enhance your Tinder skills, you can read more about Tinder facts and statistics.
Be all ready and steady!
10. Try not to have an official approach
In the end, this is Tinder.
It’s a dating app and people tend to be casual and straightforward but without crossing any boundaries.
I know that you might want to be genuine and straightforward but being too serious can kill the vibe.
Especially, if you are approaching women.
In general, they like to feel that you care to know them but they want to be flirty at the same time.
So, to avoid it, you need to loosen up a little bit.
Write down what you know so far about them and how would you like to approach someone to you.
Not all women like the same approach but the majority would appreciate someone genuine with some sense of humor.
11. Ask them about things that aren’t on their bio
How to start a conversation on Tinder? Just be curious. I mean, curious to some extent.
You should know that you don’t need to cross any line but be curious enough to get to know them better.
If they don’t have anything on their bio about where they live but photos of cats and visiting Paris, you can do this:
“Cool cats. I bet they like to live a Parisian life.”
“Wow, cats and Paris in one photo. This is aMEOWzing.”
It’s important to let them know that you are curious and want to know them better.
Just ask about small details that will lead you to a reply and the continuity of the conversation.
Use your creativity.
How do you break the ice on Tinder with someone you know?
Matching on Tinder with someone you know is easier than with someone you don’t.
If you have a little information about them then you can use it to interact.
Address that you know one another but in a playful way.
In this situation, you can also mention their name so you can create some type of instant affection.
“Hey Lorelai, I’ve seen we have matched on Tinder. The world is small indeed.”
“Wow, not you and me here too. I guess is a match made on heaven.”
“I guess this feels different than seeing each other on campus.”
You can use any piece of information that would trigger them because you know a little bit about them.
If you know them, it means that you are one step ahead then with someone you don’t know.
You can also them if you want to continue talking on Tinder or continue your conversation on another platform.
This means that you have already exchanged any word with one another earlier.
So, loosen up. Make them feel special and give them a strong reason why they should continue talking to you.
How often does a girl start a conversation on Tinder: Do they always wait for the guy to initiate?
Well, according to many statistics women according to their gender, wait for men to write to them first.
Hence, this isn’t always the case. Some of them dare to make the first move.
This also depends on with how many people each of you interact.
If girls are getting tons of messages from other men then they would not initiate a conversation.
They would continue talking with the ones that have written to them first and go on like that.
If their profile is quite good and they have a phenomenal ELO score then they would not try to initiate conversation.
~On the other hand, if they joined Tinder just to get some attention or boost their confidence, they will wait for you to initiate.
Someone who has an ego will wait for you to give attention to them.
Nevertheless, if you match and they look like someone suitable, don’t hesitate to initiate the conversation.
That is nothing shameful about it. Also, some women can’t do it because they might be insecure about lots of things.
If you don’t initiate it, you might miss a big chance. It’s better to send just a random opening line than waste your chance.
Bottom line: Good ways to start a conversation on Tinder
A good way to start a conversation on Tinder is to be authentic.
Authenticity is revealed when you have a genuine approach and be natural.
When you know yourself to the core then you will know what type of people you want to match.
Once you have set a well-put profile, you will search for people with the same interests/passions as you.
The first thing that you might do is to show interest and make them curious about you too.
Be flirtatious to some extent and be yourself.
You can do it.
Best of luck,
Liam Barnett
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