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The language we use says a lot about who we are as people. What you put in your bio on your dating app may be why you're not getting as many matches as you would like. According to Erin Carson of cnet, these are phrases you absolutely MUST STOP using in your bio.
Fluent in sarcasm
For Erin, it's the tone of it all. For me, if you have to say you're good at sarcasm I seriously doubt it.
I'm an open book, just ask
For Erin, it comes off as lazy. Instead of actually taking time an effort into writing your bio, you're basically just using a generic filler statement to get out of having to write about yourself. I have to agree, this is a red flag. If you're too lazy to write a bio, what else will are you willing to not put effort into? It also makes it difficult for people to want to match with you. After all, they now know nothing about you.
[Height] because apparently that matters
This comes off as very insecure and snide. There are plenty of men and women that love short kings and queens. Be confident! That's much more attractive.
I'm bad at replying
THEN WHY ARE YOU EVEN HERE??? What this tells me is that I'm going to put way more effort into you then you are to me. And who wants to waste their time with someone like that? Work on it!
Please be interesting
Please get over your huge ego. You're not one of only five interesting people on the planet. You're human just like the rest of us. Come down from your high horse and find out sometime!
Looking for a partner in crime
The bigger issue is that it's generic and overused. Unless your idea of a first date is to break the lobsters out of tank at Walmart and return them to the ocean, then by all means please use this in your bio this is the ideal first date.
Not looking for a pen pal
Erin notes that while it is a common problem to have drawn out conversations with people that never make the move to meet, it just doesn't come off well. Instead, she recommends steering the conversation towards making pans off the bat, or just straight out being the one to ask first. I agree this statement gives me the ick for sure.
Here for a good time not a long time
Again, this one is overused. It says what it needs to say which is that you're looking for either a one night stand or a casual and short lived fling, but there's a lot of competition on these apps and you may want to spice it up a bit to stand out. Unless you are indeed THE Champagne Papi himself.
Too many quotes from "The Office"
Here's where Erin and I disagree. She believes that the show is so popular you should opt for a show that is more unique to you, but as an avid Golden Girls fan, I'm of the opinion that just because something is popular doesn't mean you're not allowed to like it. So maybe to meet in the middle, just be more discerning of which quotes you use.
If my dog doesn't like you, it's not going to work
There's some actual science to this one. Erin states that according to dating coaches, you should avoid using negativity on your profile. While you have yet to meet this person, you're already concocting ways that the connection is going to fail. If you want potential dates to know how much your pet means to you, just make it more positive. Perhaps try something like, I can't wait for you to meet my best friend [pet name]!
I'm just here for the dog pics
Other than saying you like dogs, this doesn't tell someone a lot about you. It doesn't even say if you yourself have a dog or not. It's also terribly overused. Get more personal in your bio to help you stand out.
Just moved here, show me around!
Erin believes this comes off some type of way. She recommends looking for a Thrillest article on things to do in your new town. I disagree I believe this can lead to fun dates. Saying that you're new and asking for someone to take you to their favorite spots can really show you a lot about a person!
I've got my shit together. You should too.
It's a big YIKES for me and Erin. She says that this comes off as abrasive, I say this comes off as, OKAY DAD. No one wants to feel belittled or like they're being put under a microscope. If you have criteria for your dates, there are other ways to say it. For example, you can say that you're passionate about your career and looking for someone in a similar field. You can also say nothing in your bio at all and just ask questions that steer you towards the answers you need such as what do you do for work and where do you see yourself in five years, what are your current goals?
I like fun and laughter.
This is the human equivalent of a "Live. Laugh. Love." sign hanging on the wall.
Just say hi.
There's only one thing Erin and I can say to this: no.