Whether it's a terrible GIF, a weird choice of emoji or just a bad chat up line, it's easy to get the opening line wrong when it comes to starting a conversation on Tinder.
However, once in a while - and sadly it really is that rare - someone gets it right and actually makes us laugh.
But what actually goes into a successful opening line on Tinder? Well, we've done some research and scoured the internet and our own Tinder app to find the best opening lines that will make your match excited to message you back.
If you're looking for the very best Tinder opening lines to start your new romance off on the best foot, these are our favourites for you to steal for your own dating endeavours.
And don't worry, if one liners aren't your thing, then the introduction of Tinder Vibes might be more up your street. The new feature is similar to Hinge prompts, where you answer a series of questions about your personality (that reveal your 'vibe') that your potential match can reply to. For example, 'Would you rather always be 10 minutes late or 20 minutes early?' or 'Do you prefer podcasts or playlists?' That way, the questions do the talking for you...
The Best Tinder Opening Lines
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Advice for a good Tinder opening line
And just in case you need a little bit more assistance, here and some dos and don'ts for Tinder opening lines.
Do...
• Introduce yourself and be polite.
• Comment nicely on one of their photos.
• Be patient. Tinder may not be the first app that they check when they wake up in the morning.
Don't...
• Be monolectic. Saying a simple, 'hi, 'hello' or 'whassup' makes you easy to ignore and forget.
• Go crazy if someone doesn't reply immediately.
• Go straight in with the sex talk.
The main thing is to keep it simple. Stop asking if it hurt when they fell from heaven and just start a normal conversation.
Yes, sometimes the Tinder opening lines that we've suggested above can get you a laugh and a date, but sometimes all you need to do is give your match a compliment and ask them how they are.
Now, go forth and Tinder. You've got this.