Your 😍 emoji response to their Insta stories just isn't going to cut it anymore.
are typically a common and safe place to make the first move. But sliding in someone's DMs is the easy part — getting them to respond is a whole other story. You see, in order to send the right message across, you have to find a balance. You don't want to come across as too forward, and you don't want to be disrespectful, but you also want to say something that you know will grab their attention immediately and get them to respond back.
Fortunately, social media is a great place to do this. From Snapchat to Instagram and TikTok to Twitter, social media takes a lot of the pressure off of making the first move. Whether you use a public post as a reason to text your crush or you keep it to that apps version of the DM, sliding in via social media also offers an opportunity to make a connection that feels less forced and more friendly.
. Getting a laugh out of your crush is a good way to get them feeling comfortable and come out of their shell a little.When your crush posts a pic of food or a new restaurant, ask your crush if the mimosas there are good or, more importantly, if they're bottomless. Tell them that you've been looking for a good breakfast spot and ask for a recommendation. Take notes. This may give you some insight on where your first meet-up should take place.
Also, let's just stop with the whole emoji response period. Despite how Stories have progressed sliding into someone's DMs, I believe the six emoji automatic reply suggestions are a littlesafe. It offers little opportunity for a response. The most you'll get from the fire flame or heart eyes is a thank you or even worse . . . no response. Remember, the goal is to initiate an authentic conversation naturally that's worth continuing IRL.