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Need a Convo Starter? Try One of These to Start a Chat With Your Match

Starting a conversation with a new match is one of the most exciting parts of the Bumble experience. But when there’s a million ways to make the first move, how can you choose the right opening line? To help you in that intoxicating moment when you’ve made a match you feel really good about, we’ve put together a list of convo starters to get the chat going. Pick one that feels right for the match!

  • I think your dog and I would look cute together. 
  • I’d just like to point out that we looked pretty good together on the match screen.
  • What’s the best first move you’ve seen on Bumble? Looking for ideas… 
  • Well I guess we both have good taste.
  • Speed round: Two truths and a lie. Go!
  • Hi! The photo of you … is so fun!Tell me more about that day.
  • I don’t share my fries, but for you I MIGHT make an exception.
  • Hi! What’s the highlight of your week so far?
  • Ok so I just happen to know the best hidden gem in town. We should meet there for a drink.
  • Let’s play a round of “would you rather”… fight a bear or shark?
  • Important question: what’s your fave kind of ice cream?
  • I need to know, which part of the restaurant menu do you look at first?
  • Hey! How do you order your coffee? Asking for when we meet for coffee 🙂 
  • Because it matters, what is your go-to karaoke song?
  • Let’s skip the small talk. Is there a topic you know a surprising amount of that most people don’t?
  • Ok tell me, what’s the most extreme dare you’ve ever accepted?
  • Nice to meet you. If you play your cards right, I’ll tag you in all the best memes. 
  • Ok what is the one thing you can’t travel without?
  • Starting a convo is hard! I’m stuck between asking you about your last road trip or favorite meal. Which should I ask you?
  • Important question: how do you feel about sharing food?
  • Kiss, marry, kill: queso, guacamole, salsa?
  • Pineapple on pizza. Yes or no?
  • Where can I find you on Saturday at 2 AM?
  • What is the worst thing you ever did that your parents caught you doing in high school?
  • If you could win an Olympic medal for something (real or fake) what would it be?
  • What’s your hidden talent?
  • What do you wish more people noticed about you?
  • What would you go viral for?
  • What’s the worst pickup line you’ve gotten on Bumble?
  • I’ve got to know, what song have you overplayed lately?
  • If you were stranded on a deserted island, what would you have to have with you?
  • If you could be the spokesperson for any person or product, who/what would it be?
  • What are your top three restaurants in town?
  • Important compatibility question: French fries or baked potato?