đĄ Key Takeaways: * Feature basics explained - speed-dating style chat where users message before seeing profiles, available 6PM-midnight * Unique matching opportunity - allows personality to shine before photos, potentially matching with users who might usually swipe left * Time constraints critical - chats end at time limit or after 30 seconds without reply; must keep conversation flowing * Messaging strategy matters: * Ask emotional rather than logistical questions * Keep conversation flowing with open-ended questions * Use "open loops" to maintain interest * Strong profile still important - matches will see your full profile after connecting, so quality photos and bio remain essential Curious about Tinder Hot Takes? This quick guide explains all there is to know about the feature, including what it is, how it works, where to find it & how to participate! WHAT IS TINDER HOT TAKES? Hot Takes is one of the interactive, âsocial experienceâ features like Vibes [/tinder-vibes/] and Festival Mode [/tinder-festival-mode/] that you can find in Tinderâs Explore hub [/tinder-explore/]. Similar to speed dating [/expert-speed-dating-guide/], Hot Takes is a timed game where you can chat with another user before youâve matched. As Tinder explained in a press release [https://www.tinderpressroom.com/2021-06-22-Tinder-Expands-Into-Video-and-Social-Experiences], > This is the first time members will be able to chat before they match, letting their flirty banter be their first impression. If itâs been launched in your area, Hot Takes appears in your Explore page whenever an event is running. Hot Takes hours are generally between 6 pm and midnight. When you hop on Tinder while itâs running, youâll more than likely get a pop-up invitation to play. Tinder Hot Takes not appearing for you? That means one of two things: the feature isnât released in your area yet or the event isnât running at the time. HOW DOES HOT TAKES WORK ON TINDER? When you join a Hot Takes event, youâll first answer a simple multi-choice question that serves as a conversation starter [/tinder-conversation-starters/], like this Hot Takes example: Then youâll be paired with someone else who is playing. The appâs algorithm tries to match you with a user who gave the same answer, but thatâs dependent on how many people in your area are playing at the same time. But exchanging messages in Hot Takes isnât like when you match with someone while swiping. For starters, you canât see your potential matchâs profile. And just like speed dating, the amount of time you have to chat is limited. When the countdown hits zero you have two options: match with that user or chat with someone new. If you both want to match, your conversation moves to the regular messaging area of the app. At that point you can also check out their Tinder pics [/swipe-right/] and bio [/best-tinder-profiles/]. The session also automatically ends if you take more than 30 seconds to reply. Itâs all about quick responses! If Tinder Hot Takes is not matching you, itâs because one of you took too long to reply or the other user declined the match. WHY SHOULD I TRY HOT TAKES? If youâre thinking this is your golden ticket to matching with someone whoâs âout of your leagueâ, youâre totally right. Hot Takes removes your bio and photos from the equation, giving you a chance to spark a connection through messaging first. Plus, itâs free. So why not see if you enjoy it? 3 HOT TAKES MESSAGING TIPS FOR GUYS The whole point of Hot Takes is to spark a connection, and thatâs much easier to do if you can make her feel something during your exchange. Intrigue, curiosity, any positive emotion that makes her want to continue the conversation by matching with you. HOT TAKES TIP #1: ASK âEMOTIONALâ QUESTIONS, NOT âLOGISTICALâ ONES. For instance, a question like âHow long have you done that?â is pretty dry and boring. Itâs not going to stir up much emotion. A better question would be âWhat made you try that?â Since Hot Takes adds the pressure of a countdown clock, itâs helpful to have a few go-to questions at the ready. âIf I were to ask your friends to describe you in 3 wordsâŠ.which 3 would you secretly hope they would use?â works well, since it gives her a chance to share a bit about herself. Youâve probably heard the old adage that everyoneâs favorite topic of conversation is themselves, and thereâs a scientific explanation [https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/the-neuroscience-of-everybody-favorite-topic-themselves/] for that. Talking about yourself stimulates areas in your brain associated with reward. In other words, it makes you feel good. And the better she feels when sheâs chatting with you, the higher the odds sheâll match with you. âWould you ratherâ style questions are a fun way to keep the conversation moving, like these 3: * Have unlimited sushi for life or unlimited tacos for life? * Lose all of your money and valuables or all of the pictures you have ever taken? * Accidentally send a dirty text to your boss or a sexy voicemail to your mom? Check out these texting tips [/how-to-text-a-girl/] to improve your messaging game. HOT TAKES TIP #2: STEER CLEAR OF GENERIC STATEMENTS THAT DONâT REQUIRE A RESPONSE. For instance, âthatâs so coolâ can be a conversation killer unless you immediately follow it up with a question. Sheâs under the same time limit you are, so whatever you can do to lead the conversation will increase the likelihood that it continues. For more messaging strategies, check out this Tinder conversation guide [/tinder-conversation-guide/]. HOT TAKES TIP #3: USE âOPEN LOOPSâ IN YOUR MESSAGING. This is a marketing technique designed to keep a reader hooked, like an unresolved storyline or a teaser. The key here is to get her so engaged in a topic sheâll want to match with you in order to get the rest of the story. Travel anecdotes, something funny that happened to you recently, a time you tried something new and had unexpected results⊠anything like that would make a good âopen loopâ opportunity. READY TO GIVE HOT TAKES A SHOT? Make sure you have a match-worthy profile! Tinder Hot Takes gives you a chance to make a good first impression before she's seen your bio and pics. But once youâve matched, itâs virtually guaranteed sheâs going to check them out. This Tinder Guide [/tinder-guide/] has everything you need to quickly make your Tinder profile the best it can possibly be.
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