1. About Me Section: What better way to break the ice than to go off of something the person has already typed out? The About Me section is a treasure-trove of information you can use to get in there like swim wear.
2. Comedy: If you're naturally funny, you'll have no problems dating online. People love matches who can make them laugh. If you're not natural at it, read a book on how to be funny or try to make a joke using something in the person's profile. Be careful. If you're not naturally funny and you're already nervous, you could come out awkwardly offending the person. Tread carefully, but always remember that being funny is by far the best ice breaker.
3. Intrigue: If you can't be funny, be intriguing. People love mystery and if you can convey it in your first post, you're usually golden. Ask them a question that makes them really think or make a statement that is out of left field that leaves them wanting more. Be creative and you just might get a follow up response.
4. Open Ended Question: A great ice breaking technique is to ask a question that isn't just Yes or No. For instance, you might ask what their daily work day is like or you might ask what they do to work out, if they mention such things in their profile. Glean as much as you can from the profile, photo and anywhere else and use that to ask a good enough question that forces the person to respond.
5. Their Online Dating Photo: If the person is wearing a certain hat, piece of clothing or if you notice something in the background that you think you might want to comment on, give it a go. You may strike up a long-lasting conversation that delivers you both to the coveted offline date.
6. Current Events: If you keep up with the local, national or international news, try weaving that into the conversation. Don't bore your date with stock quotes, but you might want to talk about the hottest story of the day. This may work, it might not, but it's a good one to fall back on when you have nothing else to go with.
7. The Perfect Date: Some dating sites allow the person to relay their perfect date as they see it in their mind. Use this to your advantage and construct your first message to convey exactly how the first date would go between you two. Get creative, sweep the person off their feet and you just might find the love connection you're after.
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