As a stranger who’s texting a complete stranger for the first time, why on earth would you just drop a “hi”. What response do you expect from the person? I know “hi” or the likes is used to call the person’s attention, but yo! Can you be a little creativ

Seriously, why do people still just send a “hi” as their first text? It’s like walking up to someone and saying nothing. It’s such a boring way to start a conversation! We’re not in high school anymore—throw in a question or give me a reason to respond! Just saying “hi” leaves me staring at my screen like, “And…?” It’s so frustrating! Get a little creative, people!