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3.2 KiB
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95 lines
3.2 KiB
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created: 2025-10-23
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# Recommended Hinge Prompts (Research-Backed)
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Based on analysis of effectiveness research, these prompts are categorized by their ability to show originality, values/goals, and partner preferences.
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## Tier 1: Best Overall
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**Shows values/goals + partner preferences**
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1. **I want someone who** - Clearly states partner preferences (proven most effective)
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2. **A life goal of mine** - Shows purpose and values
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3. **Green flags I look for** - Partner preferences + values combined
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4. **I'm looking for** - Direct about relationship expectations
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5. **I'll fall for you if** - Combines partner preferences with personality
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6. **Let's make sure we're on the same page about** - Clarifies compatibility upfront
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## Tier 2: Strong Conversation Starters
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**Originality + engagement**
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7. **A shower thought I recently had** - Shows unique thinking, very original
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8. **I recently discovered that** - Fresh, unique, conversation starter
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9. **I'm convinced that** - Shows personality + invites debate
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10. **Change my mind about** - Interactive, invites response
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11. **Let's debate this topic** - Direct conversation invitation
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12. **I won't shut up about** - Shows passion, very engaging
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## Tier 3: Personality + Substance Balance
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**Humor + depth**
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13. **I geek out on** - Shows passion and depth
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14. **My simple pleasures** - Reveals values through everyday moments
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15. **I know the best spot in town for** - Local knowledge + date idea
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16. **First round is on me if** - Playful + filters compatibility
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17. **I'll brag about you to my friends if** - Shows what you value in a partner
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## Recommended Profile Strategy
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Choose **3 prompts total**:
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1. **One from Tier 1** - Shows what you're looking for (compatibility filter)
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2. **One from Tier 2** - Shows originality and personality (engagement)
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3. **One from Tier 3** - Balances humor and substance (memorability)
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### Example Combinations
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**Combo A: Serious + Thoughtful + Fun**
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- I want someone who
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- A shower thought I recently had
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- My simple pleasures
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**Combo B: Clear + Passionate + Playful**
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- Green flags I look for
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- I won't shut up about
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- First round is on me if
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**Combo C: Compatible + Unique + Local**
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- Let's make sure we're on the same page about
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- I recently discovered that
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- I know the best spot in town for
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## Prompts to Avoid
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### Too Generic/Cliché
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- Never have I ever
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- My biggest date fail
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- Biggest risk I've taken
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### Pure Self-Promotion (No Partner Preference)
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- Proof I have musical talent
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- My best celebrity impression
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- Saying "Hi!" in as many languages I know
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### Just Fun Facts (Low Substance)
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- How to pronounce my name
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- My best Dad Joke
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- A random fact I love is
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### Potentially Negative Framing
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- Don't hate me if I
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- My cry-in-the-car song is
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- My therapist would say I
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- My most irrational fear
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## Why This Works
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According to the research cited in your notes:
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1. **Originality matters** - Unique, authentic responses stand out
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2. **Values/goals attract** - Showing purpose and direction is compelling
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3. **Partner preferences filter** - Being clear about what you want saves time
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4. **Balance is key** - Mix personality (humor) with substance (values)
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5. **Conversation hooks** - Prompts that invite responses get more engagement
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