1. Using pick-up lines from Google or ChatGPT:

If I had a rupee for every time I’ve been sent the same pick-up lines, I’d have enough to buy myself a coffee. Okay, that’s an exaggeration, but it’s serious. I mean, sure, you can take some help if you want to reach out with a witty comment. But don’t go for the lowest-hanging fruit, maybe? Or the safest option is—don’t use a comment straight off the internet, because there’s a good chance someone else has used it too.

2. Keeping the first picture with multiple other men in it:

How stupid does a man have to be to keep a group picture with multiple other men in it as his first photo? How is a woman supposed to know who the profile belongs to? Sure, Hinge now has a feature that auto-displays someone’s best picture on top, which leaves room for some benefit of the doubt. But I saw this happening long before that feature was introduced. I personally don’t move beyond the first picture of such profiles. These feel like subtle hints about how bright someone is—strong indicators, at least to me. This may only be something that bothers me, but I wish it bothered more women if it doesn’t. All I want is someone who’s base-level bright. Okay, fine—I want someone really smart and self-aware. Is that too much to ask for? As it turns out, yes! Am I overthinking, or what?