Long gone are the days when a couple might meet at a church faspa or Plett gathering. Instead, the only way to strike up a conversation with a prospective partner these days is to slide into their DMs. If you don’t know what this is, ask someone under the age of 30.
So if you’re interested in sliding onto Tina or Nettie’s DMs, here are a few helpful conversation starters.
-Ask her to Knackzoat and Chill. Apparently it’s a euphemism.
-Send her an ankle pic. Maybe she’ll even send one in reply.
-Say you found her name in the Friesen Book. She’ll be impressed that you care so much about your common ancestry.
-Ask her to share a hymnal next Sunday. The rumours will fly.
-See if she’s busy Friday night or if she wants to go chicken catching. It’s always good to earn a few bucks.
-Gibe a thumbs up to all her photos and say you really liked the one where a few strands of hair peaked out from under her duak.
-Initiate the conversation in Plautdietsch. If she’s not fluent, she’s not a keeper anyway.
-Send her your favourite Bible verse. And, no, not John 3:16. That’s too predictable.
-Invite her to the tent revival this weekend. After that, you can go to the pits.
-Tell her she’s got great jeans.
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