To make a good first impression, think about some of the following when you’re writing your opening message to a HelloYou match:
o Keep it snappy. If you write too much straight away your match will only get bored/scared.
o Don’t use ‘text’ speak. It won’t make u sound lyk the intelligent individual that u r.
o ‘Hi’ and ‘hey’ are likely to be yawned over. Get creative, get specific.
o Don’t copy and paste the same message! It might seem like a convenient cheat sheet to online dating, but generic messages are easy to spot. Putting in the time to write something that’s tailored to each person you speak to will pay off!
o Comment on something in their profile; this proves you’ve read it and it will make your match feel that you’re interested in them so they’ll be more interested to reply.
o If you read something in their profile that you have in common it’s a good thing to mention in your message.
o Don’t go on about yourself.
o Ask a question; it makes it easier for them to reply!
o Don’t exaggerate or invent shared interests.
So with all that in mind, here’s an example of a first message that would encourage a reply:
Hi Anna,
Your interest in film really caught my eye when I read your profile; although I generally prefer comedy to drama, I definitely count the Godfather Trilogy among my favourite films too. I’ve never read The Great Gatsby though; why do you love it so much?
Or something even shorter…
New Zealand is my dream destination, but I’ve never been! What made you decide to leave?
Give it a try yourself! Head back to www.helloyoudating.com to start looking for your next date.
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