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What to say when he texts the same thing he texted another girl

He sent you a generic message he's clearly copy-pasting. How to reply without calling him out or playing along too hard.

Read the situation

He's texting you something he's texted multiple other matches. You know because it's too smooth, too impersonal, or someone told you directly. The question isn't whether to acknowledge it, but how to respond in a way that either calls the move out without being preachy, or simply sidesteps it by demanding something real.

A good reply does two things at once. It signals you're not a generic match, and it resets the conversation toward something more honest. You're not angry. You're just unimpressed enough to make him work different.

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The copy-paste text signals low investment

When someone sends the same message to multiple people, they're running a numbers game. It's not personal. That doesn't mean he doesn't like you, but it means he's not thinking about you yet. He's testing what sticks.

You can usually spot it by the phrasing. Generic compliments. No reference to your profile. The tone feels like it could work on anyone. He might be new to the app, lazy, or texting ten people the same opener. The reason matters less than the fact that you're being treated as a slot to fill, not a person to know.

Your reply should demand something specific

Don't reply to the generic text with a generic text back. That's accepting the game. Instead, your reply should contain something he can't copy-paste. Ask a real question about what he actually said. Reference your profile. Be specific enough that answering well requires him to pay attention.

You're not punishing him. You're just making it clear that the conversation moves forward when he does. A good reply also avoids looking like you're calling him out. You're just. unimpressed. Moving past it. Not rude, just straightforward.

Wait for a real message before investing time

Send your reply whenever you want, but don't spiral if he doesn't respond right away. If he's actually interested, a specific question will pull a real answer out of him. If he ghosts or sends another generic message, you have your answer about his effort level.

If he does reply with something thoughtful, then you've reset the dynamic. Now you can engage normally. If he keeps the generic vibe going, don't keep matching it. You can give it one more try with another specific question, but after that, the pattern is clear and your time is better spent elsewhere.

Do not send

Why these replies fail

  • “haha that's so sweet, I'd love to check it out sometime!”

    You're playing along with the generic text like it impressed you, which signals he can coast.

  • “did you copy and paste this to like everyone lol”

    It looks insecure and confrontational, and gives him a reason to get defensive instead of engaging.

  • “thanks, you seem cool too. whats your favorite thing to do”

    You're generic back, which removes any signal that you expect better and lets him stay in lazy mode.

Avoid these

Common mistakes

  • Ignoring it and replying with real effort, which signals you'll accept any effort
  • Getting mad or sarcastic in the reply, which makes you look fragile
  • Asking "did you send this to other girls," which puts him on the defensive and kills momentum
  • Over-explaining why generic texts don't work, which wastes energy on someone not listening
  • Not replying at all, which removes your power to reset the dynamic

Questions people ask

Should I call him out for sending the same message to multiple people?
Not directly. Calling him out makes it weird and puts him in defense mode. Instead, just require him to be specific in his next message. If he's interested, he'll step up. If he doesn't, the silence tells you what you need to know.
What if I'm not actually sure he sent it to other girls?
If you just have a feeling it's generic, trust that. Generic texts have a tone. But your reply should work either way, because demanding specificity is never wrong. A real person won't mind proving they read your profile.
How long should I wait before deciding he's not interested?
If your reply requires a real answer and he responds with something thoughtful within a day or two, he's interested. If he sends another lazy opener or goes silent for more than a few days, he's treating this like low priority. Move on.
Is it possible he just has a texting style that feels generic?
Yes. But even people with a reserved texting style can reference something specific from your profile or ask a real question. If he can't or won't do that after your reply prompts it, the effort level is still low either way.

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