Saying 'sorry' could be hurting your online dating game
If you've only got 24 hours to find a Valentine's Day date, these online dating tips could help.
Dating app Hinge looked at 5,000 users who exchanged information within one day of initiating conversation. They determined what opening lines are more likely to get you a phone number, and which to avoid getting ghosted.
Being polite is the obvious answer, but a few simple phrases might either help or hinder your chances.
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1. Sorry not sorry (in this case)
2. Be specific with your plans.
3. LOL when you feel the urge.
4. I like your name because...
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Chelsea Frisbie was interning at Mashable as the Lifestyle Section Intern. A SUNY Oswego Alum, she graduated with a degree in Broadcasting and Mass Communication and a minor in Gender Studies, and while there received several awards for her three talk shows and work in local news. Her favorite pastimes include watching Dr. Phil, practicing her Emmy acceptance speech, and subtly sneaking feminism into her daily conversations.
