The Geek Out Trade Opener (Hinge)

Your ‘I geek out on’ answer is [topic]. I’ll listen to a five-minute pitch if you listen to mine: [your topic].

Choose a topic of yours that is actually interesting to explain. Keep it short; this is a trade, not a brag.

Why it works

Both of you get to share something you care about, which feels more like a conversation than an interview. The equal exchange also signals confidence without trying to impress.

Follow-up

• Deal, you go first. Convince me in three sentences.
• If she asks for yours first: Fair. Here’s the short version: [one sentence about your topic].