I have tried Tinder, I know friends who have. Well, the series Sixteen Tinder Dates is all about me and my friends. I changed the names but rest everything is the same because creating a fictional story would have been so difficult and why would I want my readers to read something that will give them false hopes? Anyway, after reading my last post- Myths About Online Dating That Are True,a lot of you asked me to shell out some tips, so, I decided why not help those in need. So, without any further blah blah.. let's get straight into the tips! 

1) Read Instructions 

I did not read the instructions where they tell you that you need to swipe right someone that you like and left to a Profile that you don’t.

I was randomly swiping right and left like a kid who was playing Road Rage for the first time and ten minutes later my phone started buzzing and did not stop. I did what any smart person would have done- Slept! The next day I got more messages, I replied to some, ignored some and continued swiping right and left. Three days later, I could not access Tinder and no, not because of excess matches but un-matches. I was so confused looking at so many messages, I decided not to reply to seventy-five out of seventy-seven messages and ignored the eighty-two matches. Yes, Tinder blocks you when you have a certain amount of un-matches. Am I the only girl in the world who has experienced that? I am pretty and I am sure the answer is yes! So, my friends, read the instructions and don't be a fool!

2) Upload good photos 

 I know looks aren't everything but on dating applications they kind of are. In case, you don't have presentable photos, pose and ask someone to click. No, I don't mean get a fancy photo shoot but if you have a dating profile, PK is sure you have a smartphone! Here are some things to keep in mind while uploading photos:

a) Make sure they are recent and decent. Recent because why would you want your date to have an experience like Aashna(one of the characters in my series- 16 Tinder Dates). Decent because you should leave some room for imagination even if you have abs like John Abraham! 

b) Upload at least three photos. 

c) Not too many selfies because you don't want to seem like you are self-obsessed. Also, you should show the world that you are proud of your body. 

d) You swipe right to 'a person' not to their family or friend circle. So, please avoid too many group photos. 

3) Write a good ‘About Me’

    When pictures don't work, it's the 'bio' that will come to your rescue. So, you really need to ensure that it is attractive, expressive and catchy!

About me should not include:

a) Things that are already mentioned that is age, name, place of work, etc.. You can hide your age if you purchase Tinder Plus but why would you do that? 

b) Snapchat and Instagram usernames. Most dating applications give you the option of linking your Instagram to your profile, so opt for that option instead of writing the username. Don't mention your Snap Id because why would you want to be easily available? 

c) Your caste, religion, height, date of birth, sun sign, etc.. Save all these for a matrimonial website.

d)Avoid jargons like- Potterhead, sapiosexual, etc.

Now that you know what not to mention, here are the things you can and should:

 a) Anything about you that is weird because weird is unique.

 b) Your favorite things, like- type of cinema, cuisine, TV series, books, authors, music, etc.

 c) Interests like- cooking, sports, dancing, painting, etc.. 

 Make sure you 'about me' is expressive and a conversation starter! 

Here are some examples of some good bios:

4) Don’t limit yourself

People often stop talking or unmatch the moment they realize, the other person might not give them what they want. I know, most of us have a lot of friends, some of us aren't interested in one night stands while some hate the idea of being in a relationship but if have been enjoying talking to that person, give her/ him some time, and who knows you both might end up, wanting the same thing! 

5) Learn how to make a conversation

If you want to take your online match for an offline date, you will have to interact and participate.

Keep these things in mind while talking: 

a) Don't be self-centered. Ask them questions as well. 

b) Read their bio and pick out points from that. It works because it's easier for people to talk about their interests and they will also, appreciate the fact that you invested time to read about them 

c) If you both are the 'aur bata' kind of people well, play one of those random question answer games. There are too many available on the Internet. 

d) If you joined the application just for 'sex' well, don't limit your conversation just to it. I mean, why would you want your match to think that you are desperate?!

e) If you really liked someone's profile and want an instant reply, well, try a pick-up line! I swear it works but make sure it is cheesy and not cheap. 

P.S- By instant reply I mean, they will revert in a day or maybe two. 

Also, a post featuring some of the best pick-up lines is on its way, so make sure, you stay tuned!

6) Dear Girls, RELAX

I know, you, me, we all get a lot of matches but the truth is 'most guys' swipe right without even looking at our photos. Sometimes, they Super Like by mistake. That was harsh but sataya vachan tha! So, Daddy's Princesses, don't overwhelm yourself. On Tinder, every girl is treated like Kareena Kapoor! 

Keep in these in mind to avoid online dating mistakes also, if they you, then 'dua mein yaad rakhna' . Also, don't forget to subscribe to the blog and share it with your friends! 

Happy Dating!