Tons of messages to send your Match to get a response

Ding! You pick up your phone to see that you’ve Matched with someone super cute on Tinder. What do you do? What do you say? Worry not because we’re here to help! We’ve compiled a list of the best Tinder conversation starters to help you break the ice. Send one of these, and chances are you'll be talking all night long.

Things You Should Know

  • Keep it real in your first message by asking about your Match’s day or their opinion on something.
  • Break the ice by hinting at something in their profile to show that you’re truly interested in them.
  • Spark and keep the conversation going by asking an open-ended question about your Match’s life or hobbies.
  • Throw in a cheesy pickup line or joke to make them laugh and start a playful banter.
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Fancy meeting you here! Do you come to Tinder often?

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Describe yourself in 3 emojis.[1]

8

If you were a dessert, what would you be?

9

Hey, stranger. Let’s not be strangers.

10

I almost dropped my phone when we Matched. What’s up?

11

What’s your definition of a good week?

12

Hey Google, how do you tell someone they’re attractive?

13

So, are you a cat or dog person?

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Your puppy is almost as adorable as you! What’s their name?

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How did you know I like blondes? 😉

17

Has anyone ever told you you look like Harry Styles?

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Woah! I went to NYU too! What did you study?

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You seem fun! How’s the weekend treating you?

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I believe in following my dreams. Can I have your number?

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You don’t like Harry Potter. 😲 Let’s talk!

22

So, what do I have for dinner? Italian or Mexican?

23

Tell me something surprising about yourself.

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I have to know…what’s your favorite type of cheese?

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If you could describe yourself in one word, what would it be?

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Tell me. What’s your favorite book?

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I haven’t been able to stop looking at your photos.

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What are you passionate about?

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You must be from Tennessee because you’re the only 10 I see.

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Woah! Someone call the fire department because someone’s smoking! 🔥

35

Do you believe in love at first swipe?

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I’m resisting the urge to tell you a cheesy pickup line.

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If you could be any book character, who would you be?

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Have you ever been to the Redwood Forest? It’s on my bucket list!

44

How long have you lived in Florida?

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Okay, don’t get mad, but I’ve never seen Grey’s Anatomy.

46

Whoa, you went skydiving? That takes courage.

47

I see you went to Spain last summer. How was it?

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Let’s get serious—favorite Taylor Swift era.

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Your job sounds so fun! What do you like the most about it?

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What’s your ideal first date?

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What’s your signature dance move?

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Complete the sentence: I can’t live without __.

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Let’s exchange embarrassing stories. I’ve got a good one.

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What’s your favorite holiday?[2]

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You’re so pretty I forgot my pickup line 😉

60

Going to the grocery store. Need anything?

63

Just so you know, we should hang out this weekend.

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So, when are we going out?

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Let’s get right to it. Here’s my number.

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Do you have a name, or can I call you mine?

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I’m honored you swiped right on me 🥰

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I’d love to make you breakfast sometime. Waffles or pancakes?

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Quick question: What’s your go-to pizza order?

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What TV show would you like to live in and why?

About This Article

Lisa Shield
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This article was written by Lisa Shield and by wikiHow staff writer, Aly Rusciano. Lisa Shield is a love and relationship expert based in Los Angeles. She has a Master's degree in Spiritual Psychology and is a certified life and relationship coach with over 17 years of experience. Lisa has been featured in The Huffington Post, Buzzfeed, LA Times, and Cosmopolitan.
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Updated: December 18, 2022
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