There's an art to writing an inviting opening line, says Julie Spira, author of The Perils of Cyber Dating. Follow her lead to come off looking like you're attentive, not a stalker.
SAY THIS: How's your day?
NOT THAT: Wat R U up to
Netspeak and poor spelling will tank your reply rate, an OkCupid survey found.
SAY THIS: Plain or peanut?
NOT THAT: Hey
A nod to a profile quirk (like her love of M&M's) shows that you read it and didn't just drool over the bikini shot.
SAY THIS: So are you from here originally?
NOT THAT: Saw on FB that you grew up in Boston
Don't talk about her other profiles until after you've had a few dates-- she might think you're a stalker.
SAY THIS: Any favorite trails?
NOT THAT: You're hot and you like hiking?!
Compliments about her body, no matter how politely delivered, make you sound like a letch.
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