When you're looking for a witty opener, you're essentially avoiding "Hi. How are you?" There's nothing wrong with simple conversation starters but they don't inspire the most intrigue. Bare Dating explains that if a simple opener is much more in your comfort zone then ask them about a picture on their profile. Where was it taken? This could lead to fun conversations about traveling or trips.

Bustle explains that most people include details about their job, any traveling they've done, their hobbies and interests, and their taste in TV on their dating profiles. This isn't purely decorative. Each of these topics holds a whole world of conversation. You could ask where the next place on their bucket list is, what got them into that career, or why they like one comedian over another.

"We find the best opening lines are to the point, trigger a reaction, or are rooted in a good sense of humor," a representative for Bumble told Glamour. This could mean sliding into the DMs with a funny GIF, thinking of a date-related pun, or rooting out a contentious topic to argue over. Asking whether Ross and Rachel were on a date usually rouses some reaction.

Sending a fun first message is as much about getting a response as it is showing your potential date a little bit of who you are.