Online Dating Lines That Work (and ones that don't)

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Hinge, an online dating app, conducted a massive survey amongst singles of various ages (with 96% looking for a relationship/dating). They came up with over 100 opening lines, and noted the lines that successfully garnered a response - and the ones that didn't.


The Hinge Experiment Survey


As the company summarizes:


Online Dating Lines That Work (and ones that don't)


1) Sorry, but "Hey" just doesn't cut it


Quickie messages come across as lazy and generic, while engaging, non-invasive messages fare much better.


But NON-invasive, I repeat.

Online Dating Lines That Work (and ones that don't)


2) Tastes vary by region


Online Dating Lines That Work (and ones that don't)


Not American? Neither am I. But it's always good to know that customs and culture vary by area. You neither want to offend nor bore someone to death.


3) Girls and guys have preferences


Girl? Food is a good topic. Guy? Just be straight forward, I'm pretty sure many of them would like to be the one asked out for once.


Online Dating Lines That Work (and ones that don't)


4) Don't take a week to respond


Online Dating Lines That Work (and ones that don't)


Obviously. But then as the stereotype supports, men have shorter attention spans. Just try not to "mentally reply," then forget to. That's if you were interested in the first place, of course.


Waiting games are also an annoying truckload of bs


5) Age does matter


Online Dating Lines That Work (and ones that don't)
These particular result I wouldn't really agree with.


I mean, yes, values vary at different ages, but I've never had my portrait painted. And a backdrop? No clue.




These are all a bunch of generalizations, and dating isn't a one-size-fits-all. But you already knew that. So if a "Hey, what's up?" does the trick, by all means, continue.


But you never know...


Online Dating Lines That Work (and ones that don't)


Nonetheless, thanks for reading, and bonne chance C:

Online Dating Lines That Work (and ones that don't)
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