Joy feelings magazine Feb 2020 | Page 52

Spiking interest. Be flirty and fun. “You have an amazing voice. I bet you’re a real crowd pleaser at karaoke.” Or take an opposite tack: “I bet you can’t beat me at a karaoke match ;)” Now you’ve issued them a playful challenge which naturally segues into an invitation. Making plans. Texts are great for logistics and check-ins. They can also be used to gauge interest. Whatever you do, never ever send a text like, “I’m bored. What are you doing?” Nobody wants to babysit you. Be interesting and focus on having a great life. This way the other person feels like they won the damn lottery to get to be a part of it. Asking Someone Out on an Online Dating Website or App: Ah, online dating. Welcome to the 21st century. A few ground rules: Don’t be lazy. The goal is to meet in person and go on actual dates, not sit at home messaging each other back and forth while you watch Netflix. It’s easy to get lulled into a false sense