Start with “hi,” but give it a spin. Saying hi and introducing yourself is polite, easy, and effective—and youd be surprised by how few people actually do it in their online dating messages. But instead of just saying “hi,” “hey,” or “hello” like everybody else does, make things interesting.

Whats a good opening sentence?

A good hook might also be a question or a claim—anything that will elicit an emotional response from a reader. Think about it this way: a good opening sentence is the thing you dont think you can say, but you still want to say. Like, “This book will change your life.” You want to publish a book for a reason.