Ah, technology. It makes life so simple, and yet so complicated. We can see what our best friends are doing tonight, we can look at the latest pics of our family far away, and we can admire our crush from afar.
Well, gals, it’s time to stop watching and start chatting. There are numerous ways to get a guy’s attention on Facebook, ways that are easy, and that do not require you to post pics of yourself in questionable clothing.
#1 Comment on His Status
If your crush has a cool status update, or something unique to him, comment on it. Be careful, you don’t want to comment on every status he has (because then you’ll look like you’re stalking him).
What you really want to do is wait until he posts a status that sounds important. Something such as “I got that job I wanted!” or “Finally made the team!” are both great status updates to make a congratulatory comment on. After you congratulate him, ask him about it. Think of some clever question about his new profession, or about his new hobby, and get the conversation rolling.
Also, if your crush makes a questioning status, such as “Does anybody know…”, then you have the perfect opportunity to give him the answer. If you don’t know the answer, look it up. You cannot answer “I don’t know”, it makes you look desperate.
Also, be confident in the answer. If you aren’t sure if you’re right, then you absolutely must to the research so you don’t get pushed out of the way by one of his other friends.
#2 Mention Local Events
Another way top get your guy’s attention is to mention something local going on. Concerts, parades, or any kind of convention will work. If you really want him to notice, tag him (along with a few other local friends) in your post.
Local events leave a conversation open for him to make the remark. “Oh, hey, that looks cool!” is a good way to start a conversation. If he makes this comment, keep the conversation going by saying something like, “Oh, yeah, they’re great! Have you ever been?”
Don’t post every little thing that’s happening in your town, just post something you think he might be into. Posting an event starts a conversation about the event, and you might get yourself a date.
#3 Common Interests
Another great thing to start a conversation on Facebook is to talk about common interests. If his status mentions a favorite book or TV show, then you can easily get a conversation going simply by talking about how much you like it too. For instance, if he says “Wow, I can’t get over how amazing this movie is!”, then you can respond by saying, “I know, I love the part when…”.
Common interests are the best way to start a conversation with a guy on Facebook. Make sure you don’t give out any spoilers, and also keep the conversation going by asking a question. “Did you know the leader of that band used to be a back-up singer in…”.
#4 Homework
Are you in school? Did you meet your crush in one of your classes? If so, then Facebook is the perfect way to get a conversation going. Ask your crush what the homework assignment was via Facebook message. You can also mention how hard the assignment was for you, if his status says he had a hard time with the assignment.
Start a Facebook conversation easily by using homework as an excuse to talk. Ask to borrow his notes, if you can’t think of something else. Who knows, you might even get a study date out of it.
#5 Laugh at His Joke
One of the best ways to get a conversation going on Facebook is to laugh at his joke. I know, it seems silly to do an LOL on your crush’s page, but trust me, if he tells a funny joke, he wants the attention.
Now, there are a few rules here. You can tell a funny joke in return, as long as it’s not dirty, not offensive to anyone, and it isn’t funnier than his (but it’s still funny). This is tricky, but it can be done. If you get him to laugh, you’re in. Guy’s love a girl who has a good sense of humor, but they love a girl who thinks they’re funny even more.
#6 Invite Him to Your Event
One of the best ways to start a conversation with a guy on Facebook is to invite him to something. Are you having a holiday party? Invite him. Of course, there are exceptions to this rule. You cannot invite your crush out on a girls’ night out. You cannot ask him over if you’re having any kind of girl party (which includes, but it not limited to, arts and crafts, women’s literature, Tupperware, or baby showers).
When you invite him to your event, make sure he knows who else is coming. It’s a good idea to invite mutual friends if you two know the same people, that way he feels more comfortable. When he gets to your party, it’s easy to keep the conversation going in person. Talk about food or music, and you have the perfect conversation starters.
Remember, the best way to keep a conversation going is to ask open ended questions. Also, comment on any Facebook status your crush would seem is important. If he’s interested in you, he’ll respond to you.
Not sure if he likes you? I highly recommend you read our 37 signs to tell if he likes you, it could help move your Facebook conversation in the right direction:
Tell us, do you and your crush have conversations on Facebook? How did you two make it work? What conversation starters did you use to get things moving forward?
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