The Origin Story Opener (Hinge)
Online Opener · First messages for Tinder, Hinge and Bumble.
Your answer about [her prompt topic] made me curious: how did that start? I need the origin story.
Send it as the comment on her prompt, in place of the heart alone. Pick a prompt where she shares a habit or a passion.
Why it works
A comment on Hinge works best when it reacts to what she wrote. ‘How did that start’ invites a story rather than a yes or no, and it shows you read the answer instead of the photos.
Follow-up
- Ha, that is a good reason. Do you still do it or is it more of a past life?
- If her answer is short: I’m getting the trailer. When do I get the full film?
Keep exploring
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- The Respectful Debate Opener (Hinge) On your unpopular opinion about [topic]: I disagree, but I'm open to being persuaded. You have three sentences.
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- The Best Meal Reply (Bumble) A very average sandwich that I've decided was exceptional because I was starving. Your answer has to beat that, no pressure.
- The Dream Trip Reply (Bumble) Right now: Lisbon, mostly for the pastries, partly for the trams. Your turn, and give me a reason that isn't 'the pictures look nice'.
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- Thug Lovin "Hey guys, I'm doing a poll. Which do the ladies prefer… THUG LOVIN'? Or… GANGSTA LOVIN'?"
- Undies In a lingerie store, pick up a pair of boyshorts and a thong, then approach. "Hey, I need a female perspective here.
- Tv Show This opener is outdated, but adaptable to current TV shows. You: Hey guys. (Pause here for a quick sec?
- 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].
- The Ask For The Spot Opener (Hinge) You mention [place/restaurant/trail]. I'm going to be nearby soon. What should I order or do there, and what should I skip?
- The Honest Answer Opener (Hinge) Honestly the most relatable thing I've read here today is your answer about [prompt topic]. Now I need to know what happened next.
- The Pet Name Opener (Hinge) Another [dog/cat] person! House rule for this chat: you have to tell me [pet name]'s name and the story behind it.
- The Five Minutes Later Opener (Hinge) The photo of you [where she is / what she does] looks like the start of a good story. What happened five minutes after it was taken?
- Name Mnemonics HB: What’s your name? Style: I’m Style. HB: I’m Janet. This is Donna. And that’s Tony. Style: Okay…Janet.Donna.Tony.
- Good-Looking People This Opener works well if you’re not a “conventionally” good looking person and your target is quite good looking.
- Fashion Tip Just go up and tell them how they would look EVEN BETTER to you.
- Embarrassing Dare Hey, y'all are women. You'll probably have some great answers to this question I have.
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- Karma Hey guys, I need a female opinion. Do you believe in karma? If you don't know, Karma is a belief that whatever you do comes back to you: If…
- The Test Me: Congratulations Her: What, why when? Me: You pass my first test - you look interesting which made me come here and start to talk to…
- Polar Bear Me: “great big polar bear” Her: “What?” Me: “That's a great ice breaker don't you think?”
- Greeting Walking in the store I waited for her to say it…… Her: “Hello” Seraf: Wow…..seriously? That was ALMOST the best greeting I’ve had all day!
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