How to keep a conversation going after "hi"
What to say after the opener: swap questions for statements, follow the details people give you, share about yourself, and know when to wrap up.
Conversation
Keeping a conversation going, reading interest, getting a number, and planning the date.
Conversation threading: never run out of things to say
Conversation threading means picking up the details people mention and following them. Here's how it works, with examples and a way to practice.
How to tell if someone is interested in you
The signs that usually point to interest, the ones that mean wrap it up, and why signals are never consent. When you're unsure, ask or assume no.
How to ask for a number without it feeling awkward
When to ask, exactly what to say, how to hand over your phone, and how to take a no gracefully. Plain, honest ways to ask for someone's number.
What to text after you get a number
What to send first, when to send it, how to move from texting to an actual plan, and what to do if they don't reply. With real example texts.
First date ideas that make a second date more likely
Good first dates are short, cheap, and easy to talk through. Here are ideas that work, ones to skip, and how to end the date so a second one is easy.