She told you what she won't shut up about
Hot yoga. Genuinely. My friends are tired of hearing about it. So when a match asks, I'm thrilled, because I finally have a fresh audience.
This prompt is me pointing at a door and saying please open it. And still, a lot of guys walk past it to comment on something else.
You don't have to love the thing. You just have to let me talk about it.
What I notice.
What gets a reply
- He asks the question a total beginner would ask. I love explaining.
- He's playfully skeptical about the obsession and wants me to convince him.
- He asks what got me into it. Instant long reply.
What I leave on read
- He says he doesn't get the hype and stops there.
- He one-ups me with his own obsession before asking about mine.
Your turn.
Three new girls today. Pick a prompt, send what you would really send, and see who replies and what she thought when she read it. Free, no download.
Text three girls nowQuestions
- How do you reply to “I won't shut up about”?
- Give her the stage. A curious question about the thing she named is the easiest reply you'll ever get, because she already wants to talk about it.
- What if I know nothing about her topic?
- Even better. A genuine beginner question gives her room to explain, and people like explaining the things they love.
- Can I disagree with her obsession?
- Playful skepticism works if you're clearly open to being convinced. Flat dismissal ends it.