You send a thoughtful opener to a match, and they never write back. Or, you actually get a conversation going, but then your match suddenly stops replying.
1. Sending a Good First Message
Attractive people on Hinge get tons of messages coming in. Way more messages than they can possibly respond to. So if you want to get responses from matches, then you need to stand out from the huge crowd of other users.
Some of the most effective first messages on Hinge are ones that show the person you’re messaging that you read their profile carefully, are genuinely interested in them, and see something unique in them that sets them apart from anybody else you could be chatting with on the app.
A good tip for strengthening your opening messages on Hinge is to crack a joke, be playful, inject some light flirt, and overall just show your sense of humor.
For more tips on how to send a good first message on Hinge, read our full guide to crafting the best Hinge openers.
2. Using Conversation Starters on Hinge
To get a conversation started with a Hinge match or to keep the conversation flowing, you can use conversation starters to your advantage.
Good conversation starts for Hinge are those that pose an open-ended question that is eccentric and playful and allow for a wide variety of open-ended answers.
For instance, you could ask a match about their dream place to travel, what job they’d work if money didn’t matter, or what made-up field they would want to get a PhD in. Continue reading