Sending a first message to someone can be awkward, which makes it tempting to sit back and wait for people to get in touch with you. However, being proactive really works in your favour as people love to be approached first. The key thing is to make sure your message is interesting: ‘Hey’, ‘Hi’ or ‘Hello’ doesn’t cut it when you’re trying to get someone attention. Here are six opening lines that will help you get that all important first date.
‘What’s the worst opening line you have ever received?’
Acknowledging an awkward moment makes it much easier to deal with. It removes the embarrassment and allows you both to have fun with the process. Asking a question is a great way to get chatting, so do that whenever you can.
‘How would you describe yourself in three words?’
Another question that will be relatively simple to answer. As well as opening up a conversation, this question quickly gives you an insight into what they are like. Are they shy, confident or super cocky?
‘Which three TV characters best describe you?’
As well as finding out something about their personality, this question gives you an insight into their cultural touchstones, which will help you figure out if you like the same things. And if you’ve never heard of any of the characters, it will introduce you to some new TV shows.
‘Do you like raisins? How about a date?’
Yes, it’s cheesy as hell, but this opener will raise a smile and therefore is highly likely to get a response. Opening with a joke is always a winner, and hopefully they’ll reply with an equally bad one themselves. Humour is a great basis for a relationship, so keep things light right from the beginning.
‘What’s your idea of a great first date?’
This opener helps you clinch a date right from the off, as it’s easy to transition from talking about their ideal first date to asking them out on it. It will also help you figure out if you’ll get on as, if they say they they’d like to go to the opera and you’d prefer to go to Go Ape, you’ll know you might not be compatible.