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Does he like to sweat it out in summer activities or curl up like a cat in winter? Both of you can discuss why you like a book or a movie - throws further in sight into personality. Throws light on likes and dislikes. Do you share musical tastes? Are you going to clash on this issue - one an animal hater, the other a pet lover? This is important, as it will really help if both love to do the same things in spare time.
Watch out if he has no definite goals for the future and is in a rut. A positive mark for her if she has her life and career planned out positively. Silly, amusing question to get the laughs. Are you an optimist or a pessimist? What are the deepest regrets of a person? Amusing question just for laughs. Really important and throws light on personality. One thinks frozen Alaska, the other sunny Australia. We will never spend common time. We will never agree on holidays. Says a lot about your taste.
You must remember to be confident. If you want to find out who someone is, ask a few good questions about their past experiences, present interests, and future ambitions. Just remember, anything you ask is probably going to be asked right back to you. This is a good question for practical purposes.
For example, my ideal Saturday is lounging around with my dog and marathoning Netflix shows. Is he the oldest? His birth order and the way he talks about his siblings can give you clues to his personality.
You can tell a lot about a guy by how he treats his older or younger siblings. With one question, you get to the core of a person. His inner drive and career ambitions might just line up with your own! You never know what someone will come up with in answer.
When your question makes her feel something, you form an instant bond. For an icebreaker question to be effective on a dating site or app, it needs to accomplish 3 things: Just hone in on one that you share or would like to share! Both of you can discuss why you like a book or a movie - throws further in sight into personality. Sue — you beat me to it. According to OkCupid, the answer to this question correlates closely with political ideology. Asking about favorite things is a pretty standard icebreaker question on dating websites.
Once you find what your crush is passionate about, keeping him talking becomes easy. It opens the door to telling stories, sharing fears, or making jokes e.
This is a must for movie buffs like me. It tells you what type of movies your date prospect likes and how often he goes to the theater. If you enjoy sharing popcorn at the theater with your date, asking this question is a great way to nudge the conversation in that direction.
Is the question forward? Is it a good conversation starter? Guys are typically more than willing to talk about a favorite tattoo or a grisly scar. Identify the common ground between you and the recipient. So, why not bring that up? Are you enjoying being on a dating site? Finding common ground is great, but an even better approach is to identify something specific in their profile that you find interesting.
Just hone in on one that you share or would like to share! Do you have any favorite spots? The eagle-eyed among you will have noticed a common thread in these messages — they ask questions. Yes, your first online message is a chance to show your best side, but the way to do that is to flatter the recipient by asking them about their opinions and take on the world. After all, most people secretly love talking about themselves!
For the best results, you can even combine all three tips — find common ground, personalize it, and make it a question. Have you got any recommendations? The conversation ball is now in their court, and you want to wait for them to hit it back before you try and send another message. Once they do of course, game on!
Try these tips to keep the online dating conversation going. So, they loved your opening line, and you two really do have a common interest.
Dive a little deeper and start building a bond based on that shared enthusiasm. I do love Netflix documentaries! My favorites are always the ones where they try and solve some sort of crime or mystery.