Conversation starters that go somewhere.
"wyd" gets a one-word answer because it asks for one. A good starter hands the other person material: an opinion to take, a story to tell, or a small decision to make.
You do not need to be clever. You need to be specific.
Why most starters fail
Generic openers put all the work on the other person. They have to decide what you want, how much to write and where the conversation is heading, all before typing anything.
Specific starters do that work for them. The easier the reply, the longer the conversation lasts.
What you can say
- 1Ask for a verdict rather than information.
- 2Offer two options instead of an open question.
- 3React to something they already told you.
- 4Share a small thing about your day so they have something to answer.
Example messages
wyd
Settle a debate for me: pineapple on pizza, yes or crime?
Best thing that happened to you this week, however small?
You mentioned you were moving flats — did the good one come through?
Two options for Saturday: the market or the film everyone is arguing about?
I just got aggressively out-negotiated by a market stall owner. How was yours?
What to avoid
- ✕Asking three questions in one message.
- ✕Interview mode — question, answer, next question, with nothing from you.
- ✕Starting with a compliment about their body.
When to leave the conversation alone
If every starter comes back with a closed answer and nothing is ever returned to you, the conversation is one-sided. That is a fine reason to stop.
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FAQ
Common questions
No. A statement they can react to often works better, because it does not feel like homework.
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