These are illustrative examples to show the idea. Swap in your own real details. A prompt that isn't true will come up on the first date.
"My simple pleasures"
Illustrative example
Flat: Coffee, good food, travelling.
Better: The first sip of coffee on the balcony before anyone texts me. Also finding a parking spot right out front.
Why it works: Small, specific moments paint a picture and are easy to relate to.
"I'm weirdly attracted to"
Illustrative example
Flat: Kindness and a good sense of humour.
Better: People who have a strong opinion on which grocery store is best. Defend yours.
Why it works: It ends with a mini-challenge, which gives her a one-line reply.
"Together, we could"
Illustrative example
Flat: Explore the city and have fun.
Better: Find the best dumplings in the city. I have a shortlist of four and need a tiebreaker.
Why it works: It's a soft, concrete date idea without pressure.
"The way to win me over is"
Illustrative example
Flat: Be honest and genuine.
Better: Laugh at my bad puns, or at least pretend to. Bonus points if you know any card games.
Why it works: Playful, self-aware and gives her an easy way in.
"A shower thought I recently had"
Illustrative example
Flat: Why is it called a building if it's already built?
Better: If I'd known how much I'd love cooking, I'd have started before 30. Currently mastering exactly one curry.
Why it works: It shares something real about you instead of a recycled joke.
How to personalize any prompt
- List three things you actually did in the last month.
- Pick the one with the most specific detail, like a place, a food or a small fail.
- Add a question or choice at the end.
- Read it out loud. If it sounds like a LinkedIn summary, loosen it up.
What to avoid
- Negativity ("Don't message me if…").
- Inside jokes nobody else gets.
- Three prompts that all say "I like travelling."
- Pickup-style lines. They might get a laugh, but they don't show who you are.
Prompts are one piece. For photos, filters and activity, run the free 5-point Hinge check.