There\u2019s something about getting a \u201chey\u201d for conversation starters for texting that makes you feel like a pre-teen on AOL instant messenger (more commonly known as AIM). Most of us tend to give the same energy we receive, so if we receive a \u201chey,\u201d we\u2019ll respond with a \u201chey\u201d or maybe a \u201cwhat\u2019s up.\u201d It almost feels wrong for the conversation to not devolve into, \u201cnm u?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Of course, these types of conversations aren\u2019t great for getting to know each other or capturing anyone\u2019s interest, and they probably won\u2019t land you a date. If you\u2019re online dating, you might have to win someone over with your text message banter, which can be challenging. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Here\u2019s a tip and\/or challenge: never send a \u201chey\u201d text. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Personally, I rarely even respond to a \u201chey,\u201d \u201chi,\u201d or \u201chello.\u201d I look at the text, and figure that I\u2019ll give the person time to tell me what they want to know.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Chances are, if you\u2019re messaging someone on an app<\/a> (especially if you\u2019re messaging a straight, cis woman), they\u2019re getting lots of messages. You want yours to stand out from the crowd! If you\u2019ve moved to texting, you still want to engage the person you\u2019re chatting with and make texting fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Here are some conversation starters for texting that are just as cool and casual as \u201chey,\u201d but actually lead to interesting conversations that\u2019ll help you and the person you\u2019re texting get to know each other. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This is one of my favorite conversation starters for texting that takes the basic \u201chow\u2019s your day?\u201d text and helps you get a more interesting answer than, \u201cgood!\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n That being said, this classic text isn\u2019t ever a bad idea either. It shows that you care about their day and sounds sweeter than \u201cwhat\u2019s up?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another way to ask about their day, but this time in the morning. It can also be an opener if you want to ask them out for that day, because you\u2019ll see if they\u2019re available. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re not a big texter, this is a great way to turn texting into a date. Find out when they\u2019re free and confirm some plans!<\/p>\n\n\n\n Another text opener to show that you\u2019re not looking to waste time with small talk, but this can also lead to a conversation about what they like doing, what food they enjoy, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This text is a cute way to ask how someone\u2019s day is going, especially if you\u2019re both not great with words. Based on the emojis they send, you can ask questions to keep the conversation going. Like, \u201cwhy on earth is a whale emoji summing up your day?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n This text works best when complimented by an eye emoji so you can preview what you\u2019re about to ask next. And what you\u2019re about to ask next is, \u201cI love Thai food too! There\u2019s an amazing place on my block. When are you free so I can take you there?\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n This is cute, flirty, and a good way to start a conversation without getting too deep.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Take the good morning text<\/a>, but learn something new about the person you\u2019re texting. After all, synchronized sleep schedules are pretty important in a relationship. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Again, winning conversation starters for texting take a basic small talk topic and turn it into a potential date or something more interesting. <\/p>\n\n\n\n If you want to text someone, but aren\u2019t sure if either of you have time to engage right now, this is a good way to keep you on someone\u2019s mind without taking too much time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n This asks a question about them while also telling them something about you. It also will likely lead them to ask why your day is so stressful.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Good conversation starters for texting illicit a response and nobody can resist texting back, \u201cwhat happened in your dream?\u201d to this text. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Say what you want about horoscopes<\/a>, but it really can tell you a lot about a person. If your date only responds with their sign, ask them if they think the description fits their personality or not. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Personally, I don\u2019t think politics make for fun flirting, so maybe try to stick to celeb-news, viral internet sensations, or something less polarizing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n You probably know what they do for a living at this point, but do you really<\/em> know? If they like what they do, they\u2019ll probably love telling you about it, which wins you points!<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you follow each other on social media, their posts are an easy thing to piggyback off of for conversation starters that feel natural.<\/p>\n\n\n\n If you\u2019re a little more daring, you can also piggyback off of their social media posts to ask them on a date!<\/p>\n\n\n\n This seems simple, but you\u2019d be surprised how much it means to someone when you remember that they have a big thing going on that day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n30 Conversation Starters for Texting that are Casual, Cool, and Interesting!<\/strong>
1. What was the best part of your day?<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n2. How\u2019s your day going?<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
3. Good Morning. What\u2019s on the agenda for today?<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
4. What\u2019s your week looking like?<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
5. Where should we go for our first date?<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
6. Three emojis that sum up your day so far? I\u2019ll go first\u2026<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
7. What\u2019s your favorite cuisine? <\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
8. I hope this was your face when you saw my name pop up on your phone: *insert cute GIF or emoji here*<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
9. Good morning! Are you a morning person?<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
10. It\u2019s so nice out today! Wanna go on a walk or something?<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
11. Thinking about you and hope you have a great day!<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
12. What\u2019s your favorite cocktail? After the day I\u2019m having, I think I\u2019m going to need one.<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
13. You were in my dream last night. <\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
14. What\u2019s your zodiac sign?<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
15. Did you see [insert news item here]? What are your thoughts?<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
16. Doing anything fun at work today? <\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
17. Just saw your Instagram post…those donuts look amazing! How were they?<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
18. Just saw your Instagram post…I think we might need to go back to that donut shop, this time I\u2019m buying \ud83d\ude09<\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
19. How was your [interview\/meeting\/test]? <\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
20. Can you help me choose between [X] and [Y]? <\/em><\/h3>\n\n\n\n