how to flirt in Tinder? We do not have an infallible answer -although we can give you some clues-, but what we do know is how we have done during 2021 in Spain. The information comes to us thanks to Year in Swipe , the annual summary of the dating app, which shows the trends most embraced by its users.
For example, after a 2019 in which the hand on the face emoticon was the most used, a 2020 in which the protagonist was the uncertainty of the shrug emoji -of course-, this 2021, the most used icon has been the one of the eyes looking sideways.
MORE 'VIDEO QUOTES' THAN EVER
However, perhaps the most striking thing about the report is the growth of the 'video quotes' , which, according to those responsible for the app, are becoming a must for a first meeting: “Mentions of “video calls” in Tinder biographies have increased by 52% worldwide,” they declare.
Video dating is up, but we still want to see each other in the real world
In Spain, the cities with the most activity in video chat of the application were, in this order, Murcia, Bilbao, Alicante, Granada, Seville, Malaga, Palma, Zaragoza, Valencia and Madrid.
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Users of the application, however, also looking to connect with new people near them to hang out in real life , as “near” and “close to” have increased 20% in Tinder bio mentions worldwide. For those responsible for the application, this reflects that the traditional quotes They still have a place in the virtual flirt.
But yes, for sure: as the vaccination campaign accelerated, mentions in bios from Tinder to “vaccine” or “be vaccinated” increased by 114% globally.
More than a traditional date, in 2021 we are looking for activities 'to break the ice'
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Although… should we really be talking about ‘traditional’ dating? “ Beers on the first date are officially dead ”, they declare from Tinder. “In 2021, the meetings are based more on icebreaker activities , continue. To confirm this, those responsible for the app affirm that mentions of “ rollerblading ” in the bios multiplied, while original proposals such as “build a fort” or “fight with snowballs” appeared.
asked about plans for a first date (in Tinder's Vibes feature), Spanish members stated that they prefer play paddle (an activity with a 46% increase compared to 2020) or go out by bike (with a 19% increase) before scheduling a typical meeting.
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According to the report, mentions of the "little things" were up 30% from last year in Tinder bios, which, in the words of those who make it, means that members of the community "shared their appreciation for the little joys in life." Secondly, "give each other hugs (49%) and make a getaway together weekend they are the preferred activities of Gen Z to feel loved”, according to the surveys carried out in the Vibes functionality of the app.