It’s the holidays and things might seem a little lonely for anyone who is single. One of the most popular ways to meet someone today is dating apps. They’re easy to access, they’re affordable with many being free, and there are so many people signed up that you can find quite a variety of men and women all over the United States.
But what do you do once you find which app works best for you? You have to setup a fantastic profile with gorgeous pictures of yourself then get ready to talk to potential dates. One dating app named Hinge recently did a study about words and phrases that reduce your chances of succeeding while online dating.
The study found that using the word “sorry” during an initial conversation reduces your chance of getting someone’s phone number by a whopping 56 perfect. So if the urge arises and you feel like apologizing for even the most minimal delay, skip it.
So what should you be doing?
- In initial conversations, using laugh-related words or abbreviations like lol and lmao were 17% more likely to end in the exchange of contact information.
- Compliments also proved successful, especially those directed at a match’s name.
- Users who responded positively to another user’s name increased their chances of getting a phone number by 12.5 percent.
Whether you meet Mr. Right or not, the important part is that you have fun. But with these tips, it can at least help improve your chances. Happy Swiping!
