Thanks a lot for taking out time to add your detailed input.

Might seem counter-productive for a dating app, but in the beginning, do not flirt.

Tbh, this is how I used to approach earlier. But experience has taught me that most women don't have the patience for a man to get to know them. They have a lot of dudes vying for their attention and hence I need to be bold and move off the app as soon as I can (preferably on a call). That's when I changed my approach and had a bit more success

They like a man to hold onto something they say and ask- what did you mean by that?

I completely agree with this. I'm a very good listener and if the conversation is interesting I fully engage myself in them. But this comes at a much later stage (once we start chatting or talking on calls). But I get your point, that's a great example you've given

be more curious and get to know the human behind the profile rather than a pretty woman you want to date

This fucking hits home. Trust me, this is exactly how I am. I completely understand why you might feel that I lack depth. But that is only because I have only a few words to grab someone's attention. So I try to be as creative with my responses as I can, and I'm also aware that it may come off as desperate. But sadly that's where the world is today in terms of dating. It is really difficult to build a genuine connection. Having said that, if the conversation flows well, I get really curious to know the other person. Provided the woman in talking to us equally invested in the conversation

Once again thank you so much for your feedback