Article 1 min read April 1, 2026

The Golden Rule of Messaging: Never Start with Just "Hi"

The Golden Rule of Messaging: Never Start with Just "Hi"
If you want to drastically improve your response rate, stop sending messages that just say 'Hi,' 'Hello,' or 'Beautiful.' These messages put the entire burden of starting the conversation on the other person.
If you want to drastically improve your response rate, stop sending messages that just say 'Hi,' 'Hello,' or 'Beautiful.'

These messages put the entire burden of starting the conversation on the other person. Instead, read their bio and ask a specific, engaging question. For example, 'Hi Sarah! I saw in your bio that you love hiking. What was your favorite trail so far?'

This proves you actually read their profile, shows genuine interest, and gives them an incredibly easy pathway to reply.

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