Focus on one or all of her interests. For example, point out if she’s “en pointe” describing everything from her love of ballet to her passion for metal music. Scroll down and check out any last details she included, such as her “Anthem,” or theme song. Share if you’ve heard it before or if you’ve just learned about it. See if she included her Instagram username in her bio so you can perform some quick research. Strike up a convo about her pics with something like, “That’s so cool that you finally performed your first solo! Were you relaxed or nervous?”
gif of a tiger roaring “You really watched both seasons of Tiger King in one day?! Beast mode!” gif of a chef quickly chopping veggies for salsa “Okay, so when are we going salsa dancing?!” gif of a man making a grilled cheese sandwich with an iron “You’re a professional chef but you eat takeout every night?! Oh, the irony!”
“So, Sarah, I wanted to start off and thank you for being a healthcare worker! ⚕️” “Morning, Melissa! Can I ask a question about movie production, since you’re the expert? 🎥” “Emilie! I can’t believe that you write stand-up routines based on your dates! What am I walking into here?!”
“You’re a real estate agent? Luckily, I’m an appraiser, so I’m here to report that you’re priceless! Okay, okay…cheap line, but I had to. ” “You’re in finance? Let me guess…you’re in banking! You definitely have my interest. ” “How’s law school treating you? Do you have any time for me to court you? 🏛️ 😉”
“You travel the world just to check out different baked goods? I don’t like sweets. Don’t dessert me! ❌ 🍰” “I see that you like classical music! Do you think outside the Bachs, though?” “You play video games every night, too?! That definitely consoles me. 🎮”
If she’s dry and sarcastic, say something like, “Well, aren’t you a ray of sunshine. ” If she’s bubbly and cheerful, make a comment like, “I totally agree with your ideas about unstoppable optimism!” If she’s curious and analytical, pose a question like, “Do you think there’s a difference between an obsession and a passion?”
“Your pet is from the shelter, too?! I adopted my American Sable five years ago! He looks like such a meatball. 🐇🧆” “So, you wanna be roasted, huh? You give me a ton of material to work with. 🔥🔥 😈” “I read that you hate plot holes. 🕳️ Let me tell you about a book that’s the worst offender…”
“Cool pic! Did you really manage to get into Area 51 or is that just a set? 🛸” “Your bio mentioned that you prefer camping to fine dining. What’s your favorite place to pitch a tent?” “You’re in a different country in each of those pictures! 😲 How many years did it take to visit all of those places?” Spend at least five minutes reviewing the profile to see what catches your eye, then lead off by telling her what you notice about her profile, but always make sure that your response gives a glimpse into who you are as a person as well.
“You have such great taste in punk rock bands! 🖤 Your Tinder Anthem is my childhood fave!” “Sky-diving, four-wheeling, and cliff walking!? I love what a daredevil you are!” “I love that your biggest aspiration is to support your friends! You sound very caring. ”
“Downtown LA, huh?! 🌴 City of Angels! Has it been a slice of heaven for you?” “You said you’re in New York…’for now’! Does that mean you miss the West Coast?” “You’re not a fan of deep dish pizza?! 🤯 What does Chicago offer you instead?”
“I slept through Bladerunner! If I’m going to stay awake, give me any movie with Schwarzenegger! 😜” “I can’t agree that walks on the beach are cliché! It depends on what you do with them!” ”There’s no way an escape room is the best way to test how someone acts under pressure! I’ll list three scenarios that would really reveal your true colors…🎨”
“You, me, and Thai. You said you have a special place in your heart for a good hole-in-the-wall, and I know just the spot! 🕳️” “Alright, Miss Rough and Tumble! Let’s roll up to a monster truck rally. 👹 🚛” “I’d love to take you to the symphony next week. There’s a famous harpist coming into town!
