Voice is not only a tool for communication but also a way to express ourselves. Though we talk every day, have you ever thought about whether your way of speaking makes people want to know you better or run away from you? When chatting for the first time with new friends on Goodnight, what are the absolute friendship taboos you should avoid, and what chat openers can skyrocket your popularity? Let Goodnight Investigation reveal the secrets of these voices to you!
The Key 15 Seconds of Matching — Just Say These 3 Phrases! ⏰✨
Goodnight is a voice random chat app that revolves around voice communication. According to Goodnight data, in 2022, users spent an average of 46 minutes each day chatting and interacting with new friends on the app. However, how long you can chat with someone depends on whether you know how to chat or not! According to the Goodnight investigation, the first 15 seconds of a conversation are the “key matching period.” In this short time, the other person decides whether to match with you or not. Therefore, it’s crucial to capture their interest and make them want to get to know you better through your chat opener.
Here are three chat openers that Goodnight users recognize as the most common mistakes. If you want to meet more new friends, make sure to avoid them! ❌
❌ (1) “What are you doing?”
Asking such a clichéd question won’t make the other person want to chat more. It’ll only make you seem uninteresting! Besides, aren’t we already chatting? What else is there to ask? I won’t say that I’m thinking about you (oops!).
❌ (2) “We’re so close, just x miles away.”Talking about your hometown or place of residence is a good topic. If it naturally leads to local cuisine or tourist attractions, it can bring you closer. However, emphasizing the distance between you and the other person on the first chat is a bit too much! It gives the impression of a stalker or a peeping Tom. Don’t scare the ladies away!
❌ (3) “Why did you download this app?”
You’re not conducting a market survey or chasing news as a reporter. Suddenly asking this question comes off as awkward! After all, we download socializing apps to meet new friends, right? Don’t waste precious chat time on this question.
After seeing the examples of what not to do, let’s look at the correct versions: ✅
✅ (1) “The recent news was incredible, right?”
You can start with recent trending news, such as discussing interesting anecdotes related to epidemic prevention, breakthroughs in prevention so far (?), or the experiences of foreign friends. These topics can make people relate and naturally respond! Topics related to emotions are also suitable for discussion. You can bring up some unique love stories and not only enjoy them together but also observe each other’s views on relationships!
✅ (2) “My boss is really ridiculous, he…”
Sharing unfortunate or funny incidents that happened to you or your friends can also pique the other person’s interest. Most people enjoy listening to stories (other people’s misfortunes). Through stories, you can lead the other person to share their own experiences too!
✅（3）”I’m thinking out loud. Maybe we found love right where we are ♪”
Singing is also a creative way to start a conversation! You can use this opener to expand the topic and ask the other person what kind of songs they usually like to listen to or what songs they enjoy singing at KTV. However, a reminder: Even if you’re a great singer, remember to time it well and don’t sing for too long!
In short, the opening of each conversation should quickly and effectively showcase your unique personality and use a brief interaction to break down the other person’s defenses and bring you closer. Only then can you take a step closer to successful matching!
After reading so much, come and experience what it means to have a “feeling through voice” on Goodnight!