Meeting on a Dating App

Rahul creates a profile on a dating app, matches with someone interesting, and chats before deciding to meet in person for coffee.

Meanings in Rahul, Priya, Friend

Key words and phrases

profilea page with details about a person on an app or websiteHe added a few photos to his dating profile.

matcha mutual connection formed when both people show interestThey became a match after both swiped right.

to swipeto move a finger across a screen to like or reject a profileShe swiped through several profiles that evening.

chatan informal conversation, usually through text messagesTheir chat lasted for hours on the first night.

video calla call where both people can see and hear each otherThey had a video call before meeting in person.

public placean open, safe location accessible to everyoneIt's safer to meet a stranger in a public place.

chemistrya natural connection or attraction between two peopleThere was good chemistry between them from the start.

ghostingsuddenly stopping all communication without explanationShe was upset after being ghosted by her match.

first datethe first time two people meet romantically in personTheir first date was at a quiet cafe.

compatibilityhow well two people's personalities or values matchThey talked about their compatibility before meeting.

bioa short description a person writes about themselvesHis bio mentioned his love for travelling.

icebreakera comment or question used to start a conversation easilyHe used a funny icebreaker to start the chat.

small talklight, casual conversation about ordinary topicsThey made small talk before discussing anything serious.

red flaga warning sign that something might be wrongIgnoring her messages for days was a red flag.

green flaga positive sign that someone is a good matchHis honesty from the start was a big green flag.

vibethe general feeling or mood between peopleThey had a good vibe from their very first message.

to textto send a written message on a phoneThey texted each other every day after matching.

to unmatchto remove a connection with someone on a dating appShe decided to unmatch him after a rude comment.

catfishingpretending to be someone else online to deceive peopleShe was careful after hearing stories about catfishing.

sparka sudden feeling of attraction or excitementThere was a spark between them right away.

Useful sentences

Ask How did you two first connect?
Answer We matched on a dating app last month.
Ask Have you had a video call with her yet?
Answer Yes, we talked for almost an hour.
Ask Where are you meeting for the first date?
Answer A cafe near the park, a public place.
Ask Did you feel any chemistry when you met?
Answer Yes, the conversation felt very natural.
Ask Are you worried about being ghosted?
Answer A little, but she seems genuinely interested.
Ask What did you write in your bio?
Answer Just a few lines about my hobbies and my job.
Ask Did you notice any red flags while chatting?
Answer No, actually I saw a lot of green flags instead.
Ask What was your icebreaker message?
Answer I asked her about the book in her profile photo.
Ask How often do you two text each other?
Answer Almost every day, we've built a nice routine.
Ask Did you feel a spark when you finally met?
Answer Yes, it felt even better than our chats online.

Dialogue

FriendSo, who's this new match you've been chatting with?

RahulHer name is Priya. We matched last week on the app.

FriendHave you planned to meet her in person?

RahulYes, we're meeting at a cafe this weekend.

FriendGood idea, always choose a public place for the first date.

RahulExactly what I told her too. I'm looking forward to it.

FriendWhat made you swipe right on her in the first place?

RahulHer bio was funny, and we had a good vibe from the first message.

FriendThat's great. Just be careful, some people online aren't who they claim to be.

RahulI know about catfishing, don't worry. We even had a video call to confirm it's really her.

Common mistakes

Saying "I matched with her profile" instead of "I matched with her" — the match is with the person, not the profile.
Saying "she ghosted from me" instead of "she ghosted me."
Saying "meet personally" instead of the more natural "meet in person."
Saying "I texted to her" instead of "I texted her" (no preposition after "text" as a verb).
Saying "unmatch to him" instead of "unmatch him."
Saying "I feel spark for her" instead of "I feel a spark with her."

Quick quiz

1. What does "ghosting" mean?

2. A mutual connection formed when both people show interest is called a ___.

3. Complete: "It's safer to meet a stranger in a ___ place."

4. What is a warning sign that something might be wrong called?

5. What does "catfishing" mean?

6. A comment or question used to start a conversation easily is called a(n) ___.

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