I\u2019ve been using Tinder myself for 4 years. I know what works and what doesn\u2019t work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
When it comes to ice breakers, I\u2019ve found that it\u2019s a good idea to mix things up. Sometimes, a compliment works, sometimes being funny works, and sometimes you should ask a question. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In this article, I\u2019m going to share a bunch of Tinder icebreaker examples with you, and I\u2019ll explain why they work. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Ready? Let\u2019s make a start. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The 9 Best Tinder Icebreakers:<\/h2>\n\n\n\n#1: Quote Something From Their Profile\u00a0<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
If you truly want to stand out from all the other guys who are sending messages to your match, you need to try an original and creative icebreaker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
An original and creative Tinder opener is the one your match has never seen before, and which she didn\u2019t see coming. It\u2019s entirely the result of your quick wit and amazing seduction skills! It\u2019s unique, original – and it\u2019s going to catch her eye. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Whether she replies to it or not is, of course, a different story. But with an original and creative icebreaker, you\u2019re at least giving yourself a huge chance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Why? <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Because it shows you\u2019ve taken the time and effort to write something that\u2019s meant for her specifically and no one else. It shows you care, and this is a quality that\u2019s very attractive to some girls. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
For example, you could send a GIF that\u2019s related to something in her profile, or you could even send her a pun. Again, it needs to be relevant to her profile and interests. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here are some more ideas: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n \u201cHey, I matched with you because you seem interesting. And hey, I\u2019m also really into {inset here}. When was the last time you did something truly spontaneous?\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWow! You look VERY cute. And your human doesn\u2019t look too bad either!\u201d (<\/em>for when she has a pet in her picture)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cOh gosh, with a name like that, I need to know how many pickup lines you get!\u201d <\/em>(for if she has an unusual name)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThat\u2019s an ace name you\u2019ve got! It\u2019d be the best name in the world if it wasn\u2019t for mine ;)\u201d <\/em>(for if she has a really cool name)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI see that your Tinder bio is empty! I\u2019ve been told I\u2019m very good at writing Tinder bios. Want me to write yours for you? I promise not to say that you\u2019ve got the hots for me\u201d <\/em>(<\/em><\/strong>for if you match with a girl who has an empty Tinder bio, then send her a one from our best Tinder bios<\/a> article)<\/em><\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n I\u2019ll level with you straight off the bat: Compliment ice breakers aren\u2019t easy to get right. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Why? <\/p>\n\n\n\n Because you\u2019re immediately validating<\/em> the other person. <\/p>\n\n\n\n See, some people use online dating purely for validation. They love to get matches and they love to hear guys tell them how great they look. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Plus, it doesn\u2019t always open up room for a conversation. You might say, \u201chey! Great eyes\u201d and they might respond with \u201chaha thanks for noticing!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Where do you go from there?<\/p>\n\n\n\n But, hey, sometimes compliment ice breakers really work. They make the other person feel good, they let them know you\u2019re interested and if you\u2019re lucky, they can actually kick-start a conversation.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n Before you use a compliment icebreaker, here are some things to consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are 5 examples of compliment icebreakers:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n \u201cHey, you like Coldplay? I love them too, they\u2019re one of the best bands around! You clearly have good taste in music.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cGosh, you\u2019ve got the mind of Einstein!\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cJust noticed how your shirt really brings out the blue in your eyes, amazing.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cDamn, your bio is so witty! I\u2019ve gotta up my own game.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cSounds like you have an ace personality. Ever thought of starting up your own YouTube channel?\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n I especially like number 3 because you\u2019re not just complimenting their physical appearance – you\u2019re also complementing their sense of style and fashion. Plus, you\u2019re showing that you\u2019ve really paid attention to their pics. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Let\u2019s be honest:<\/strong> Nothing grabs someone\u2019s attention as much as you telling something funny.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If your icebreaker makes someone laugh, there\u2019s EVERY chance they\u2019ll reply to you. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Now, the problem with funny icebreakers is that, if you use a \u2018stock phrase\u2019 she\u2019s probably heard it before. As such, she won\u2019t reply. <\/p>\n\n\n\n And if you go with a funny pickup<\/em> line, there\u2019s again every chance she\u2019s already heard it before.<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is why funny Tinder icebreakers are so hard to get right. You must be funny – but you must also be original. Otherwise, the girl will think you\u2019ve copied and pasted it, which immediately says you can\u2019t think for yourself. Not cool.<\/p>\n\n\n\n It also helps a LOT if you use a funny icebreaker only<\/em> if you\u2019re naturally funny. See, the key to a good funny icebreaker is being able to keep the joke going. If your icebreaker is funny but the rest of your replies are lame, she\u2019ll stop replying <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are some examples of a few funny ice breakers: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n \u201cTitanic. Well, that\u2019s the icebreaker outta the way. How are you doing?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cDamn you\u2019re so hot I totally forgot my icebreaker.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cThanks for being my 100th match! You win a prize. Wanna find out what it is?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI\u2019d message you but my mom always taught me never to talk to strangers.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cI\u2019ve spent the last week trying to come up with an icebreaker and so far all I\u2019ve got is \u2018hey\u2019\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n I like question icebreakers because you\u2019re putting the ball in the other person's court straight away and encouraging some proper engagement and interaction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n One thing you can guarantee with a question icebreaker is that you won\u2019t get a boring \u201chahaha cute\u201d reply that kills the conversation instantly. <\/p>\n\n\n\n However, the trick is to ask a question that will arouse the other person's interest so much that they reply to you. It should also be as original as possible (asking them \u201cif you could live anywhere else in the world right now, where would it be?\u201d is nice and all but it\u2019s been asked so many times<\/em> that it\u2019s just not original. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Also, it helps if your question is a little out-there, a bit random – and funny. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are some examples of questions to ask on Tinder<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n \u201cOkay, I\u2019m REALLY hungry right now but have only chocolate, jam, butter, mayo, and bacon in the fridge. If you were here right now what would you make me out of all that?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWhat would be your idea of a perfect first tinder date?\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cHow\u2019s Tinder working out for you so far?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIf you had the chance to go to space, would you take it?\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cCome on, be honest – you don\u2019t really want to be on Tinder, do you?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Some girls love<\/em> it when you start the conversation with a GIF on a dating app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In fact, sending a GIF can boost your response rate by a whopping 30%<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n How come GIFs are so popular? <\/p>\n\n\n\n Well, GIFs are funny and they\u2019re just a really laidback way of breaking the ice. Plus, you don\u2019t need to work too hard because you don\u2019t even need to say anything. You just need to find a GIF that your match will relate to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n For instance, if they love to dance, you could find a dancing GIF. If they love cocktails, find a cocktail GIF. <\/p>\n\n\n Don\u2019t just find any <\/em>GIF though – try to find one that\u2019s going to make them laugh or smile. Be a bit creative.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Also, it\u2019s always<\/em> better if you can find something to say about the GIF (basically, a caption). ONLY do this, though, if you\u2019re naturally witty. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Do cheesy icebreakers work? <\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s hard to believe it but – yes, they do<\/strong>!<\/p>\n\n\n\n We\u2019ve all heard the classic cheesy icebreakers, including \u201cdid it hurt when you fell from heaven?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n They\u2019re a bit dumb, they\u2019re a cliche – but they\u2019re a whole lot of fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n And they come in dead handy when the girl hasn\u2019t written anything in her dating profile and you\u2019re unsure what to say. <\/p>\n\n\n\n See, cheesy icebreakers won\u2019t always work. Some girls are receptive to them, others aren\u2019t. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If, for example, the girl has a detailed bio where she\u2019s listed her interests, I\u2019d definitely<\/em> suggest you go with a question icebreaker. But if her bio is empty or very sparse, a cheesy icebreaker is your best friend to break the ice. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The reason cheesy icebreakers work is that they a) showcase your fun personality while demonstrating that you don\u2019t take things too seriously. And b) they\u2019re non-threatening or invasive. They\u2019re also not offensive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Oh, and some girls absolutely LOVE them. Cheesy icebreakers make them smile a lot! <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are<\/strong> 5 examples of cheesy icebreakers that you can use on Tinder: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n \u201cAre you a magician? Because when I look at you, everyone else disappears! Damn.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAre you religious? Because you\u2019re the answer to all my prayers!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWas your dad a boxer? Because damn, you\u2019re a knockout!\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cHi, how was heaven when you left it?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cIs your dad a terrorist? Cause you\u2019re the BOMB.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Naturally, with this last one you\u2019ve gotta read the room. If the girl sounds as though she might be sensitive to a joke like this, swerve it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In this section, I want to take a quick look at things you should never <\/em>say in your Tinder opener.<\/p>\n\n\n\n In other words, these are inappropriate icebreakers that you should avoid at all costs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n See, some people view Tinder as a hookup app where girls are up for literally anything. As such, they get a bit too cocky and fall into the trap of saying something dumb straight off the bat. They thought they were being funny, but the end result is that the girl didn\u2019t respond to their message – and maybe she even blocked and reported his ass. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The thing with inappropriate icebreakers, though, is that there\u2019s a bit of a blurred line between what\u2019s acceptable and what isn\u2019t acceptable. I know some girls would totally respond to a \u201cYou\u2019re so hot\u201d line. <\/p>\n\n\n\n But I also know many<\/em> girls who wouldn\u2019t.<\/p>\n\n\n\n So what should you do? <\/p>\n\n\n\n It\u2019s best to avoid any kind of icebreaker that you\u2019re not sure about. If you have to ask yourself, \u201cwill she be offended by this?\u201d I suggest you try a different icebreaker.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are some examples of inappropriate icebreakers that you should avoid: <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cYou\u2019re hot.\u201d <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cAre your brains as attractive as your face?!\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cYou free this evening to do something?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cDo you put out on a first date?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWhat are the chances of me getting a kiss tonight?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n These types of messages (and others like them) are not only inappropriate as an icebreaker, they\u2019ll get you un-matched. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Saying to someone \u201cyou\u2019re hot\u201d might seem like a good way of grabbing their attention, but A) if they\u2019re hot, they already know it. B) Other people tell them they\u2019re hot all the time. And C) it\u2019s inappropriate as an icebreaker. You can tell someone they\u2019re hot after you\u2019ve been chatting a while but not straight away. Avoid. <\/p>\n\n\n\n I know a lot of people who are highly skeptical about the copy & paste icebreaker. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Why? <\/p>\n\n\n\n Well, for obvious reasons: They know girls see through your BS.<\/p>\n\n\n\n After all, they can clearly<\/em> tell that all you\u2019ve done is copy and pasted an icebreaker you\u2019ve already sent to someone else. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Way to make a girl feel special!<\/p>\n\n\n\n The thing is that, while copy & paste icebreakers are definitely less effective than a truly original icebreaker, the beauty of them is that a) they require a lot less effort and b) you\u2019re gonna win in the long run. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Why will you win in the long run? <\/p>\n\n\n\n Precisely because you\u2019re putting in a lot less effort. <\/p>\n\n\n\n When do I recommend you use the copy & paste icebreaker? <\/p>\n\n\n\n I\u2019d use them if you\u2019re the type of guy who\u2019s getting LOTS of Tinder matches – but who doesn\u2019t have enough time to keep churning unique, original messages out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n See, Tinder is a numbers game. You could try to compose a unique message for every girl you match with, or you can just copy and paste a bunch of times and hope that one or two hit the jackpot.<\/p>\n\n\n\n And personally, whenever I copy and paste an icebreaker to, say, 10 girls, at least 2 of them respond. Because I\u2019ve literally wasted zero time, I consider that a pretty good result. Girls reply to them often on the strength of your pictures and sometimes your bio (which is why you need to nail both of these aspects of your profile). <\/p>\n\n\n\n Moreover, some girls hate it when a guy is clearly putting in too much<\/em> effort. A copy-and-paste icebreaker suggests zero effort which, in a kinda weird way, actually appeals to some girls. <\/p>\n\n\n\n What kind of copy and paste icebreakers work? Here are some examples:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cHey, how\u2019s it going?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n I mean, this one is totally boring but you\u2019ll be surprised how many people actually reply to it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cWho\u2019s your dream dinner guest?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cMy profile is gonna self-destruct in 60 minutes unless someone replies to save me. Will it be you?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cDoing anything fun this weekend?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n \u201cTruth or dare?\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n Sometimes, the best approach is to be direct and honest with your icebreaker. This can be a refreshing change from all the cheesy pick-up lines and generic messages that people often receive on Tinder.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you're not sure what to say, try something simple and straightforward like: “Hey, I noticed we matched and I wanted to say hi. How's your day going?” This shows that you're interested in starting a conversation, but you're not trying too hard to impress them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Of course, being direct and honest can be risky, especially if the other person isn't interested in talking to you. But if you're confident and you're not afraid of rejection, it can be a great way to break the ice and start a conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Read Related Scoops \ud83d\udc47 <\/p>\n\n\n\n Okay, so you landed a match. Great! But now comes the hard bit – actually getting your match to respond to you. See, people on … <\/p>\n![\"original](\"https:\/\/datingxp.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/03\/original-Tinder-Icebreaker-546x1024.jpg\")
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