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Does "hi" constitute a conversation nowadays? Zoosk related

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Kennyp · 30/08/2012 19:16

I am newly dumped/single and am on zoosk just as a bit of nosiness really. But have had a couple of messages for a chat and the conversation from them is "hi". Thats it

Do some people reply to that? I supose it is better than "ho". Are my standards too high as i wont start cyber talking to someone who just says "hi"?

I feel like tom hanks in sleepless in seattle when he thinks tiramisu is a sexual thing as he has no idea what is going on any more.

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LineRunnerFlameBurning · 30/08/2012 19:18

It's lazy, isn't it? But I think it's a shorthand for 'Do you want to chat or am I wasting my time now that you have seen my photo?'

BerthaKitt · 30/08/2012 19:19

I think they are after a shag and are testing the water to see if you are wanting a casual chat IYSWIM. Just ignore!

cantbelievethisishppening · 30/08/2012 19:29

Bertha
Confused

All that from 'hi'

BerthaKitt · 30/08/2012 19:31

All that from starting a conversation with a stranger on the net with 'hi', yes that's what i'd take from it. Most people on dating sites aren't looking for serious relati

BerthaKitt · 30/08/2012 19:32

Relationships IMO. I haven't looked at any for a few years but I shouldn't think much has changed.

cantbelievethisishppening · 30/08/2012 19:33

'Most people' on dating sites..... have you done a survey then? Or is it conjecture on your part?

BerthaKitt · 30/08/2012 19:53

Well can I take it that you are guilty of starting chats with 'hi' cantbelieve? Smile I can't link you to any scientific research papers no, just what I have seen in various places.

BerthaKitt · 30/08/2012 19:54

The 'IMO' in my earlier post means 'in my opinion'!

Kennyp · 30/08/2012 21:26

Okay .... Thanks??!?!!!!!

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ridiculoussingle · 30/08/2012 22:30

I never reply to people unless they put a BIT of effort in! Wink
The ones that are worse are 'hi babe xxxx' What am I meant to reply to that?! In the past i have replied to 'hi', but the conversation quickly dies out anyway so I don't bother now.

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