To purposely send a message ‘accidentally’?

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how obvious that is? Purposely sending a message as an ‘accidental one’ to strike up conversation? Or a meme instead of an actual text… you know like when you forward a funny meme to your friend without any actual written message?

long story short… I’d like to strike up s conversation with a guy. We texted before about some work stuff, but strictly work like we are not mates. I feel like in a weird way we connected and I’d like to pick up the conversation with him. Not necessarily a romantic way (there is a little spark) but maybe even just as mates?

I think this is fine if you are under 18...

Come on OP - Big Girls Pants! Message him asking if he would like to meet for a coffee sometime?

I think it's completely obvious and unless 15 or under it's really a bit cringe-inducing. Just ask him for a coffee.

If you were 'connected' you wouldn't have to play games just to simply start a conversation with him.

Would you?

I think this would come across as quite obvious. Agree just come straight out and ask

I’ve definitely done this.

when I was 16.

Why not just send a light, friendly message - it could be a funny one if you like? I don't see the need for the 'accidentally on purpose' subterfuge.

You're not going to be declaring undying love for him, so if he doesn't reply or seem inclined to strike up an ongoing chat, you will have lost nothing and know where you stand.

If you really ‘connected’ you wouldn’t be having to play games.

Just ask him if he would like to go out sometime or just a hello, how are you.

It’s obvious.

just message him and be direct.

You could ask your mate to tell him you fancy him?

I wouldn’t personally, but I’m in in my forties.

Or hide a note in his schoolbag...

Send a message saying you'll meet him at the bus stop.

I've done this loads.....in my teens

It sucks people are being so judgey in the comments because this is totally something I would consider doing (I'd probably chicken out though 😂).

Just message him and start a conversation.

So if you send the accidental message and then say oops wrong person- he might just say ok , no worries and leave it at that , you'll be no further forward.

Just text "knock knock".
If he replies "who's there" - nailed it!

If he doesn't reply, and then weirdly asks you about it when he sees you face to face (doubt it!) then personally I'd laugh it off as "well it was actually meant for my friend but seeing as you didn't bother replying you don't get to hear the end of the joke at all now! Ha ha"

Need a nude pic, that will get his attention

Send *

It would be very obvious, and a complete turn off if someone pretended to text me accidentally. There's just no reason for it happening, so id know it was on purpose and that would make me really cringe.

Couldn't you just text him.. on purpose? Striking up a conversation?

It’s obvious and cringey and not the slightest bit attractive. Be a big girl and start a conversation. If you give us some context we can come up with some suggestions for you

Maybe find out if he is in a relationship first

I recently did something similar as I got a vibe from someone. I sent a picture of something we had discussed. It worked as he asked me out. Not colleagues though, acquaintances

Please don't, it's a dreadful idea.

How long is it since your last text exchange? Your conversation starter will be different depending on whether it was a week ago or six months ago.