If you should be solitary and prepared to mingle, breaking the ice is really important, or even mildly terrifying.

Nowadays, a simple “come here often?” won’t suffice. And, don’t even think of asking “how r u”. To ensnare the attention of fellow online daters, you have gotta be entertaining, engaging and — first and foremost — initial.

Mashable asked some effective online daters which icebreakers never don’t impress partners that are prospective.

Jack Knowles — founder of dating app Temptr — says it is important to do your homework before approaching your potential partner.

“it’s not rocket science – be sure to just glance at your date’s profile and determine just what he/she likes,” Knowles told Mashable. Continue reading →