The first ten seconds decide whether a stranger stays or presses Next. Here is how to make them count.
Skip the plain "hi"
Everyone says hi. Say hi plus something: where you are from, what you are doing, or a question about a shared interest.
Use your interests
When the chat shows "You both like", start there.
Ask open questions
"What is the best thing you ate this week?" goes further than "how are you?"
Know when to move on
Not every match clicks, and that is fine. Say bye politely and press Next.