Hey guys, title says it all really! I installed Tinder today and so far have two matches, both attractive (I was fussy as hell with who got my approval!). The first I left for a few hours and then said something along the lines of,

"I only just installed Tinder this morning, that makes you my first! Be gentle "

That was about two hours ago and so far no reply, not that I expect attractive girls to reply instantly to every match they get (as I imagine it's a lot more than guys get!). This one is 18 and I'm 26.

The second match I've said nothing to yet, but it is actually someone that I have met (briefly) before and will no doubt see around again as we share some friends. Not sure if she remembers who I am or not, how do I go about this one? She's 20 and I haven't aged much since the last paragraph

Seems to be a trend that guys are always the ones doing the first messaging here? As I said before, just out of a four year relationship so I'm no doubt a little rusty, but I'm going with the assumption that most guys who message them are AFC and I'll have to be a bit cocky and aloof? Cheers!

"How would you open someone you've met briefly before on Tinder? "

I haven't said that to her but could it be an okay opener?

I ended up making a joke about how horrible it was when my sister was learning violin and how patient her family must be for the second girl, since she has a couple of pictures of her playing. No reply so maybe she took me as a jerk? Haha. No reply from the first either, no other new matches unfortunately (I'm in a very small city).

Was thinking of leaving it a week for the first girl and then doing something along the lines of, "Dear XX, just checking it to see if you're okay? I figure you must have fainted after my first message, like winning the lottery! Hope that you get well soon. Regards, -XX." Thoughts?

Just going to ignore the second one for now.