You may have heard the saying "flattery never does any good," but there's no denying that most people appreciate a thoughtful, sincere compliment. Especially when you're meeting someone new for the first time or chatting with a match on a dating app, complimenting someone's style or sense of humor can actually pay off, and that's exactly what Bumble is doing in its latest advocated in the product.
On November 30, the app announced its new "Compliments" feature, which allows all users to send a nice message to other users before swiping, thereby increasing their chances of matching with someone. While dating apps typically require you to wait until you've connected with other users by swiping right on each other before messaging them, the Bumble Compliments feature lets you send compliments to someone before they decide to swipe right on you and make a match. . This gives you the benefit of not only making your profile stand out with notifications, but also starting your interactions in a positive way.
"Compliments answer the what and why of dating. What do you find attractive about a person? Why do you want to get to know a person on a deeper level?" Shan Boodram, a sex and relationship expert at Bumble, said in a news release expressed in the manuscript. “With that in mind, there’s really no better way to connect.” You can compliment other users on their impressive travel photos, their gym selfies, or even the fun prompt replies they add to their profile. Even expressing your admiration for something witty they included in their resume can start a fun and positive conversation.
This feature allows you to send a compliment to another user every day. To use it, look for the heart button on a user's picture, bio, or profile prompt. Once clicked, you can enter a comment (up to 150 characters) in the pop-up box and users will be able to see the complimentary message before deciding which way to swipe your profile. This notification can be found in your Line (the area on which Bumble Premium members can see who has swiped right) or, if you're a free user, on the landing page when you first open the app. As Bumble's VP of Product Vivienne Sung said in a press release: "We believe in the power of positive words, and kindness matters at Bumble, and when compliments become the basis of a conversation, it sets the tone and ensures that The connection started in the best way possible “Good guy FTW.
