Tinder openers for girls: cute and funny examples

Most of what you need is already on the screen before you type anything. Her photos show what she does on weekends, who she goes out with, and what she finds funny enough to pose with. Her bio is usually the most direct clue, because people write there what they want to be asked about.

Look for one detail that has a story attached. A photo where she is holding a fish is a better hook than a photo where she is smiling at a bar, because the fish has a question built into it. A bio that says "ask me about Lisbon" is basically an invitation.

Choose one detail, not three. The aim is a reply that feels like it came from reading her profile, and a message that mentions four things reads like you were checking boxes. If her profile is thin, a single photo is enough. Say what you see, add a small opinion, and ask a question about it.

Avoid details that feel private or heavy. A photo at a funeral or a bio about an ex is not an opening. Stick to what she clearly put up to be seen.

Her profile: Photo with a golden retriever, bio says "dog mum". Send: "Okay the dog is clearly the better match here, what's his name" The comparison is light and makes her laugh, and the name is an easy one-word reply that opens up the rest.

Her profile: Photo at a bakery counter, bio mentions baking sourdough. Send: "Is that a sourdough starter in the background or am I imagining it" The question is specific enough that she knows you actually looked, and she can answer it in a few words and then tell you about her bread.

Her profile: Bio says "tea over coffee, don't @ me". Send: "Going to need your top three teas before I agree to anything" The playful tone matches her bio, and asking for a list gives her an easy, fun thing to type out.

Her profile: Photo of a sunset from a hill, bio says "always chasing light". Send: "Where was that photo taken, it looks like the kind of place I would get lost in" A question about a place is an easy one for her to answer, and it gives you something to talk about for a while.

Her profile: Photo holding a paint brush in front of a canvas. Send: "Is the painting finished or is that a work in progress I should judge later" The question is light and allows her to show off her work, which people usually enjoy doing.

Her profile: Photo holding a huge plate of nachos, bio says "I will eat your leftovers". Send: "Respectfully, the nachos are winning this round, but I need the full report on the cheese situation" The joke works because it is about her photo and she can answer with a laugh and a food opinion.

Her profile: Bio says "fluent in sarcasm". Send: "Okay test me, I'll say something and you tell me if it was sarcasm or sincere" You are playing along with her bio instead of trying to prove you have a sense of humour, and the game gives her a clear next move.

Her profile: Photo at a music festival in a glitter outfit. Send: "You look like the only person at that festival who knew where the good shade was" The line is silly without being mean, and it refers to something visible in the photo.

Her profile: Photo next to a giant cactus, bio says "I keep plants alive, unlike my cousins". Send: "Can you come over and fix my cactus situation, it's in a bad way" A small, slightly absurd request she can answer with a joke, which is the whole point of a funny opener.

Her profile: Photo of her pointing at a map, caption says "lost again". Send: "Lost is my favourite place to be honest, so I'm not sure I can help you find the way back" It takes her joke and adds a tiny twist, so it feels like a conversation rather than a punchline.

For a gym photo, comment on something other than her body. A question about her routine or the place works better. Example: "Is that a real gym or a secret training bunker, because I need to know where to hide from the leg day guys" The joke is about the setting, and it invites her to explain where she trains.

For a travel photo, ask about the moment rather than the destination. Example: "Was that the day you finally got the photo or the day you almost fell in the water" She has a story for that, and it is more fun than "where is that?"

For a dog photo, skip the dog's looks and go for his personality. Example: "He looks like the kind of dog who would steal a sandwich and look guilty about it, am I right" It is a playful read on the photo and gives her an easy reason to tell you about him.

For festival photos, pick the outfit, the crowd or the weather. Example: "Did you bring the glitter or did the glitter bring you" It asks about her choice, which she probably made on purpose and enjoys explaining.

Once she answers, the job is to respond to what she said, not to send your next prepared line. If she gives you a one-word reply, ask a second question about the same thing so the chat stays on her topic. If she tells you a story, react to the most interesting part and add a small piece of your own.

Try to ask one question per message. Two questions in a row make her choose which to answer, and most people answer neither. When the conversation starts to slow, move it somewhere new, like a plan or a place, rather than asking how her day was.

Keep the messages short, and match the length she is using. If she writes two lines, reply with two lines. If she sends a single emoji, a short reply and a question about something from her profile is enough.

If the chat is going well after a few exchanges, suggest meeting or a call. People tend to lose interest in texting that goes on too long without a plan, and a concrete suggestion makes it clear you are interested.