Ask Me Out Feature
The "Ask Me Out" feature on Zocialized is a creative tool that makes starting a conversation more engaging and less awkward than a standard "hello." It encourages users to think outside the box by crafting a fun and unique date idea as a way to initiate contact with a match
. How the "Ask Me Out" feature works
- Creative icebreaker: Instead of sending a generic, low-effort opening message, the "Ask Me Out" feature prompts users to propose a specific, interesting date idea. This forces more creativity and allows users to showcase their personality and interests upfront.
- Shared experience: By suggesting a shared experience, even a hypothetical one, it moves the conversation away from superficial chatter and toward a more meaningful interaction.
- Accept or decline: The receiving member can either approve or decline the proposal.
- Greenlight for planning: If the member approves, the user receives a "green proposal event," which indicates they have accepted the date idea. This can then be used to schedule the date or continue discussing the details within messages.
- Focus on real connections: This feature is part of Zocialized's overall strategy to facilitate meaningful, high-caliber connections among its discerning user base. By encouraging users to move toward a concrete first date, it helps to move the interaction off the app and into a real-world setting.
- Low-risk, high-reward: Since the date is proposed virtually, it's a low-pressure way to see if a match shares similar interests or has a compatible sense of humor. If the match is receptive, it can quickly lead to a more in-depth conversation or even a real-life date.
- Highlights creativity: For users who are genuinely creative and thoughtful, this feature allows them to stand out from the crowd. A well-crafted date idea can demonstrate wit, originality, and a sense of adventure, all of which are attractive qualities.
Example of using "Ask Me Out"
Instead of a message like, "Hey, what's up?" a user could send:
"Ask me out: What's your favorite museum exhibit? I was thinking of a private tour of the Van Gogh exhibit, followed by a picnic in the park with a charcuterie board and the perfect bottle of wine."
This kind of message is more likely to get a response because it's specific, shows effort, and provides a clear jumping-off point for a conversation.