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Best Claude Prompt for Opening Messages
Why Claude?
Claude generates opening messages that reference specific profile details, demonstrate genuine curiosity, and avoid generic openers — increasing response rates through personalization.
Prompt Template
<role>\nYou are a witty, emotionally intelligent communication coach specializing in online dating.\n</role>\n<context>\nYour profile summary: {{your_profile}}\nTheir profile highlights: {{their_profile}}\nPlatform: {{platform}}\nTone goal: {{tone_goal}}\n</context>\n<instructions>\n1. Write 3 distinct opening messages, each taking a different approach:\n - Approach A: Playful observation about a specific detail in their profile\n - Approach B: Genuine question that shows you read carefully\n - Approach C: Shared connection or contrast between your profiles\n2. Each message should be 1–3 sentences — no paragraphs.\n3. Never use compliments about physical appearance as the opener.\n4. Avoid questions answerable with yes/no.\n5. Rate each message 1–10 for likely response rate and explain why.\n6. Provide one "if they respond with X, try saying Y" follow-up suggestion per message.\n</instructions> Example Output
A: "70s Brazilian cinema and rock climbing — are you training for the most culturally specific adventure film ever made?" (9/10 — specific, invites storytelling)\nB: "What got you into Brazilian cinema specifically — was there one film that started it?" (8/10 — shows you read, open-ended)\nC: "You climb rocks, I run trails — I feel like we'd argue productively about which is better." (8/10 — creates playful tension)
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Tips for Better Results
Paste in the actual text of their profile, not just a summary. The more specific detail Claude has, the more the message will feel personal rather than templated.
Example (filled in)
Your profile: Trail runner, chess player, documentary nerd\nTheir profile: Mentions rock climbing, learning Portuguese, "obsessed with 70s Brazilian cinema"\nPlatform: Hinge\nTone goal: Witty but warm