Not everyone will just reply to a simple, “Hey.” It’s not interesting, it’s not engaging and worst of all, it’s not memorable. You want your crush to see you as being set apart from the crowd, right? Then you want to figure out how to get your crush to text you back.
And that means luring them into it. Some people are too busy and may not think your texts are of importance. You need to make them see that you are so you can start a real conversation.
# “Did I just see you at __________?”
This can be completely made up – and that’s what makes it so clever. You can be out and about and just text them as if you saw them there. You know the answer will be “no” but you’ll get a reply either way.
And that’s just because they won’t want to seem like they’re ignoring you if you really think it was them. So go ahead and send this one, but don’t do it more than once.
# “I have to know. What’s your favorite place to eat around here?” This seems like a pretty general question, but the fact that you’re saying you “have” to know makes it seem more urgent. And it makes them want to comply since you feel it’s so important. You can also use this information later when you finally get to go on a date.
# “Why haven’t you texted me yet today?” This one is very bold and should only be done if you have some back and forth going already. AKA, you flirt a bit already and are relatively comfortable.
If you do this when things are still super new, it’ll basically ruin everything. It’ll seem pushy and even clingy. So only do this once you’re comfortable with each other and can tease one another. Then this one is perfect and they’ll feel guilty and also happy that you wanted them to talk to you.
# “Remember when we talked about _____? I have a new take on it!” This is perfect if you had a great discussion a day or so prior and want to pick back up with it. Now, you actually have to have a new take on the subject or this will be too obvious of an excuse to talk to them. If you do it right, they’ll reply right away with this one.
# “Wow. You were right. That Netflix series is amazing. But there’s just ONE problem with it.”
People
are defensive by nature. We all want to confirm that our opinions and
thoughts are true. That being said, saying this will definitely pique
their interest and make them want to know how you could disagree with
them.
# “Hey! Did you write down that assignment? I totally blanked during it.”
Obviously,
this one only works if you’re in school together. They don’t just want
to leave you hanging so they’ll reply right away. Just don’t make a
habit out of it or it’ll be annoying and they’ll start to think you only
want to talk to them for school stuff.
# “I was just telling my friend about the ____ you told me about and just can’t remember the name.” This could be a band or a unique food or really anything. It just has to be something you’d actually forget. It can be a little tricky to come up with but if you think back to all the things you’ve talked about, you’re bound to come up with something.
This works because it’s simple. They want to give you information you’ve already received before. Plus they’re probably a little curious and excited as to why you’re talking to your friend about them.