What to text on Hinge when she's down for a drink but wants a time

A reply like "just let me know when" is usually a positive signal. She's already decided she's open to meeting. What she hasn't decided is how much effort she's going to put in, and that's the part she's quietly checking. If you come back with a clear, easy plan, she gets to say yes to the plan instead of working through a series of questions.

Don't over-read the lack of a time. People often leave it open because they assume you'll sort it, or because they don't want to look too keen by naming a slot. Neither of those is a rejection. It only becomes one if the next several exchanges show her dodging every concrete suggestion you make.

The most useful thing you can do is narrow the decision. Pick a day that's close, a time that isn't awkward, and a venue type rather than a precise bar, then offer it as a single proposal she can accept or change. A day, a rough time and a neighbourhood give her enough to respond to without making her build the plan herself.

Keep the message short. Two or three lines covering the suggestion and one easy out, like "or tell me what suits better", is enough. Anything longer starts to read as overthinking, and she may pick up on that before she picks up on the drink.

Timing matters more than people expect. If she messaged in the evening, sending your plan the next day during working hours usually lands well because it reads as considered. A late-night reply with a suggestion for tomorrow can look like you're trying to lock something in fast.

Give her about a day to respond. If nothing comes back, send one short follow-up that restates the plan with a lighter ask, such as "still up for Thursday?" Don't send a third message after that without a clear reason. If she goes silent after two attempts, the drink isn't happening, and more messages will only make the end of the conversation more awkward for both of you.