Profile mentions travel
Opener
Your travel photo caught my eye. What was the best part of that trip?
Example reply: The food, definitely.
Follow-up: What would you order again?
Profile mentions music
Opener
I noticed you’re into live music. What’s a show you’d see twice?
Example reply: A small jazz concert near home.
Follow-up: What made that night special?
A friendly first message
Opener
I was going to write a very impressive hello. A simple hi felt more like me.
Example reply: Hi works!
Follow-up: Then I’m off to a good start. How’s your day going?
First video call
Opener
It’s nice to put a voice to the profile. What’s been the best part of your day?
Example reply: I finished a big project.
Follow-up: That sounds worth celebrating. What was it about?
Shared hobby
Opener
We both seem to like cooking. I need your opinion: what dish impresses without too much effort?
Example reply: Homemade pasta.
Follow-up: You’ve set the bar high. What sauce would you choose?
A playful choice
Opener
I have one very important question before we keep talking: coffee or dessert?
Example reply: Dessert, always.
Follow-up: Good answer. What would you pick?
Giving a compliment
Opener
You have a lovely sense of style. Do you enjoy putting outfits together?
Example reply: I do, especially for weekends.
Follow-up: What’s your favorite kind of weekend plan?
Returning to a conversation
Opener
I remembered what you said about that film. Did you end up watching it?
Example reply: Yes, I loved it.
Follow-up: Now I need your spoiler-free verdict.
Make It Sound Like You
Notice one real detail in the person’s profile. Ask one thing at a time. Then give them room to reply; do not send a string of follow-up messages to demand an answer.
A generic “Hey” may become “I noticed your photo from the coast. What did you enjoy most about that trip?”—but only when the photo really shows a trip. A good opener is grounded in what the person chose to share.