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The best first message on Hinge

Verdict first

"Hey, how's your week?" is what everyone sends. Hook into one specific detail from her profile and add a little play — that's what gets replies.

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The formula

Detail from her profile + your take on it + an easy thing to answer. Under two lines. A few examples:

What kills openers

Compliments on looks only, interview questions, and anything longer than the screen. You're starting a conversation, not submitting an application.

Verdict

Specific beats clever. Clever beats generic. Generic gets ignored.

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