Choose details someone can respond to
Instead of a broad statement such as “I enjoy having fun”, describe an interest you would happily talk about. It could be the kind of food you like, a favourite way to spend a free afternoon or a hobby you want to return to. Keep private details such as your workplace and usual schedule out of it.
Give location some useful context
Toronto, Montréal, Vancouver and Calgary cover very different local dating situations. You can explain that you prefer your own neighbourhood or are open to nearby areas without naming your street. Outside a city, mentioning a convenient meeting town can be more useful than a very broad regional description.
Give someone a reason to say hello.
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Leave room for language preferences
If you prefer to get to know someone in English, French or another language, make that clear in conversation. Ask rather than infer a preference from a name or location. Being able to express yourself comfortably matters more than finding a clever opening line.
Update the introduction when your life changes
If you move or change your availability, keep your introduction current. For conversations across Canada, specify your local time: the country has six official time zones. Photos are optional on Saucy Dates; if you choose to share them, use pictures that give a fair impression and check the background for personal information.
A question before you start
What should I put in a first message?
Pick one relevant detail rather than commenting on everything. Ask a question that is easy to answer, and give the other person room to decide whether they want to continue.
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