"You should leave a comment if" — Hinge prompt answers

"You should leave a comment if"Hinge answers that actually work

By founder Bhupendra Singh Chauhan · Updated 2026-05-04

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How to answer "You should leave a comment if" on Hinge

This prompt is a filter with a doorway attached. Done well, it names a specific, self-selecting reason to reach out and hands the right person a ready-made opener. Done badly, it's a blanket 'message me if you're nice' that filters nobody and gives no one anything to actually say.

140+ ready-to-copy "You should leave a comment if" answers

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absurd then true · 18

  1. 1.you have a conspiracy theory about squirrels. Or just a strong opinion on the best local park for a walk.
  2. 2.you’ve also named your houseplants. Tell me their names and I'll introduce you to Ferdinand, my dramatic fern.
  3. 3.you've thought about what your pet would say if it could talk. Send me your best guess.
  4. 4.you also suspect all birds work for the government, but you're a genuinely good tipper.
  5. 5.you think socks with sandals is a power move and that being kind is non-negotiable.
  6. 6.you believe cereal is a type of soup, but you also give the best, most thoughtful advice.
  7. 7.you know the secret to time travel is a good nap, and that listening is a superpower.
  8. 8.you have a conspiracy theory about why Tupperware lids disappear. Also, you value honesty.
  9. 9.you think hot dogs are sandwiches and also that friendship is the most important thing. Let's debate.
  10. 10.you're convinced you could land a plane in an emergency. And you're a really loyal friend.
  11. 11.you think cilantro tastes like soap, and that everyone deserves a second chance. Tell me your take.
  12. 12.you have a detailed zombie apocalypse plan, but you're also an optimist about the future.
  13. 13.you believe the best ideas happen in the shower. And that we should support local businesses.
  14. 14.you organize your bookshelf by color. You also believe in showing up for people you care about.
  15. 15.you think a day isn't complete without a little chaos, and that laughter is truly healing.
  16. 16.you've named the spider in your bathroom. You also think vulnerability is a strength.
  17. 17.you think pineapple on pizza is a war crime, and that empathy can change the world.
  18. 18.you think aliens have definitely visited us. You also think small acts of kindness matter most.

emotionally revealing · 17

  1. 19.you also get way too invested in fictional characters' lives. Tell me who you're currently worried about.
  2. 20.you find travel a little bit stressful but also totally worth it. Tell me about a trip like that.
  3. 21.you also get a little sentimental looking at old photos. Tell me about one of yours.
  4. 22.you find crowded cities both lonely and exciting at the same time. It's a weird feeling.
  5. 23.you also feel a little bit of hopeful panic when you book a flight somewhere new.
  6. 24.you get genuinely excited when you see a dog walking down the street. It makes my day.
  7. 25.you're also trying to be a little kinder to yourself this year. How's it going?
  8. 26.you feel a sense of calm when you're near a large body of water. Let's talk about it.
  9. 27.you've also felt that strange mix of sad and happy when finishing a really good book.
  10. 28.you find making new friends as an adult is weirdly hard. Let's make it easier.
  11. 29.you also get a huge burst of energy and optimism right after a thunderstorm.
  12. 30.you secretly love when plans get cancelled so you can have a night in.
  13. 31.you also feel a little bit like an imposter sometimes. We can share our secrets.
  14. 32.you're working on being more present and less stuck in your phone. Me too.
  15. 33.you feel most like yourself when you're outdoors. Where do you go to clear your head?
  16. 34.you also think a thoughtful, handmade gift means more than something expensive.
  17. 35.you get a little nervous on first dates, too. It just means you're human.

escalating stakes · 18

  1. 36.you can beat me at Mario Kart. Or at least pretend to let me win. Or just bring snacks.
  2. 37.you'll share your favorite song, then your favorite album, and eventually your entire music library. Start with the song.
  3. 38.you know a good coffee shop. One with good pastries. And maybe a dog-friendly patio. Go on, spill.
  4. 39.you can recommend a good coffee shop, then a weekend trip, then a ten-year life plan. No pressure.
  5. 40.you'll send me one meme, then a daily meme, then we create our own meme language.
  6. 41.you can beat me at a board game, then a video game, then a game of wits.
  7. 42.you'll share a song recommendation, then a playlist, then we'll argue about the best album ever.
  8. 43.you'll help me pick a movie, then a series, then co-author the script for the sequel.
  9. 44.you can teach me a new skill, then a new language, then how to finally parallel park.
  10. 45.you can make a good cocktail, then a great dinner, then an elaborate, multi-course feast.
  11. 46.you'll join my pub quiz team, then help us win, then we'll go to the national championship.
  12. 47.you can tell a good story, then a great story, then we'll write a book together.
  13. 48.you'll show me your favorite dog video, then your dog, then we'll get a dog together.
  14. 49.you'll give me one good travel tip, then plan a whole itinerary, then quit your job to explore.
  15. 50.you can survive a trip to IKEA with me, then assemble the furniture, then not resent me.
  16. 51.you can choose a restaurant for dinner, then for my birthday, then for our 50th anniversary.
  17. 52.you'll text me back, then call me, then actually use your phone for a phone call.
  18. 53.you'll tell me a joke, then we'll go to a comedy show, then we'll do an open mic night.

low stakes confession · 17

  1. 54.I still don't really know how to fold a fitted sheet. Send instructions or solidarity.
  2. 55.my cooking is 50% recipe, 50% pure panic. Tell me your go-to easy meal and save me.
  3. 56.you won't judge me for putting ice in my wine on a hot day. Tell me your small crime.
  4. 57.you also have a chair in your room that's just for clothes. It's a system.
  5. 58.you still don't know your left from your right without making an 'L' with your hand.
  6. 59.you also talk to your pets or plants like they're people. What's their name?
  7. 60.you secretly love the smell of hardware stores. Or another weird smell. Let me know.
  8. 61.you have a 'floor robe' instead of a wardrobe. Let's start a club.
  9. 62.you've also kept a book long past its due date because you weren't ready to finish it.
  10. 63.you have a junk drawer that's a portal to another dimension. What's in yours?
  11. 64.you have an opinion on the correct way to load a dishwasher. I'm willing to learn.
  12. 65.you've killed a succulent. Or two. We can mourn them together.
  13. 66.you also sing loudly in the car, even if you don't know all the words.
  14. 67.you're still working through a TV show that everyone else finished years ago. No spoilers!
  15. 68.you have to rehearse a phone call in your head before you make it. Solidarity.
  16. 69.you press 'skip intro' on a show's theme song you secretly love. Confess it.
  17. 70.you have a comfort movie you've seen over 20 times. Tell me what it is.

playful misdirection · 17

  1. 71.you're looking for someone to help you plan a bank heist. Or, you know, just pick a movie to watch.
  2. 72.you have an extra ticket to the opera. Just kidding. But tell me the last live show you saw.
  3. 73.you're ready to start a new life together... on a shared Minecraft server. What's your username?
  4. 74.you want to travel the world. Or at least go to that new Italian place with me.
  5. 75.you're looking for your other half... to help me reach the top shelf at the grocery store.
  6. 76.you're the one I've been waiting for. To tell me if this shirt matches these pants.
  7. 77.you want to build a future with me. Starting with a ridiculously complex Lego set.
  8. 78.you want to get serious. About which 90s sitcom is the greatest of all time.
  9. 79.you're looking for a partner in crime. The crime: smuggling snacks into the movie theater.
  10. 80.you want to take things to the next level. By recommending a podcast for my commute.
  11. 81.you're tired of games. Except for board games. Tell me your favorite one.
  12. 82.you're ready to settle down... for a nice, long nap. Naps are underrated.
  13. 83.you think we could be a great match. Like, for a doubles tennis game. Are you any good?
  14. 84.you're looking for commitment. To finishing a whole season of a show in one weekend.
  15. 85.you're my missing piece. To a 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle. They're surprisingly hard.
  16. 86.you're ready for an adventure. To the international foods aisle at the supermarket.
  17. 87.you want a deep, meaningful connection... to my Wi-Fi. I'll give you the password.

sensory anchor · 17

  1. 88.you know that specific smell right after it rains. Tell me another small, perfect thing you love.
  2. 89.you think fresh-baked bread is the best smell in the world. Tell me your contender for the top spot.
  3. 90.you also love the smell of old books. Tell me about the last one you opened.
  4. 91.you think the sound of rain on a tin roof is the best sound in the world.
  5. 92.you know that feeling of warm sun on your face on the first day of spring.
  6. 93.you love the taste of coffee first thing in the morning. How do you take yours?
  7. 94.the sound of a page turning is better than any notification chime. What are you reading?
  8. 95.you know the smell of a bonfire on a cool autumn night. What's your favorite season?
  9. 96.you think the crunch of leaves under your feet is deeply satisfying. Where's your favorite walk?
  10. 97.you know the specific joy of a perfectly cold drink on a ridiculously hot day.
  11. 98.you love the smell of freshly cut grass. It reminds me of childhood summers.
  12. 99.you think the silence of a city after a fresh snowfall is pure magic.
  13. 100.you know the taste of salt water on your lips after a swim in the ocean.
  14. 101.you find the steady hum of a fan comforting at night. What's your sleep quirk?
  15. 102.you love the feeling of cool sheets at the end of a long day. It's the best.
  16. 103.you know the smell of a bakery from a block away. What's your go-to order?
  17. 104.you think the sound of distant laughter at a park is one of life's simple pleasures.

specific detail · 18

  1. 105.you can recommend a great sci-fi book you've read recently. I just finished my last one.
  2. 106.you also have a strong opinion on whether pineapple belongs on pizza. State your case, I'm listening.
  3. 107.you know the best place in town for a late-night snack. I need recommendations for my list.
  4. 108.you can tell me the one travel photo on your camera roll that you're proudest of.
  5. 109.you can describe the perfect Sunday morning in five words. Mine involves coffee and zero alarms.
  6. 110.you have a go-to recipe that you know by heart. I want to hear what it is.
  7. 111.you know the best spot for people-watching in your neighborhood. Tell me the location.
  8. 112.you have a favorite weirdly specific documentary topic. Mine is competitive cheese rolling.
  9. 113.you can name the last great book you read that kept you up all night.
  10. 114.you have a strong opinion on the best way to make a grilled cheese sandwich.
  11. 115.you also have a favorite park bench with a story. Tell me about yours.
  12. 116.you can name the one song you'd save if your music library was deleted.
  13. 117.you have a favorite piece of 'useless' trivia. The weirder, the better.
  14. 118.you can share the best piece of advice a stranger has ever given you.
  15. 119.you've seen a movie that you think is a perfect 10/10. I need the title.
  16. 120.you know a great local spot for live music. Bonus points if it's free.
  17. 121.you have a favorite childhood snack you still secretly eat. Tell me what it is.
  18. 122.you can name the most beautiful place you've ever seen with your own eyes.

tonal range · 18

  1. 123.you appreciate both a trashy reality show and a serious documentary. Tell me your favorite of each.
  2. 124.you're equally happy on a long hike or spending all day on the couch. Let's debate which is better.
  3. 125.you get the Sunday scaries but also love a fresh start on Monday. Tell me your cure for the first.
  4. 126.you can debate philosophical questions and also which cartoon character would be the worst roommate.
  5. 127.you appreciate both a deeply moving art exhibit and a truly terrible reality TV show.
  6. 128.you've also cried watching a kids' movie and then laughed about it later. Tell me which one.
  7. 129.you enjoy a good hike and also a day spent doing absolutely nothing on the couch.
  8. 130.you understand the importance of a well-organized spreadsheet and a spontaneous, messy adventure.
  9. 131.you can talk about your biggest goals and your most embarrassing moment in the same conversation.
  10. 132.you're passionate about social justice but also about finding the world's best french fries.
  11. 133.you think about the vastness of the universe but also what you're having for lunch.
  12. 134.you can be serious about your work and still make time for complete, utter silliness.
  13. 135.you know when to be a good listener and when to tell a ridiculously bad joke.
  14. 136.you can hold a serious conversation and also communicate entirely through memes. Show me one.
  15. 137.you value quiet mornings with a book and loud evenings singing karaoke off-key.
  16. 138.you can discuss your five-year plan and your zombie apocalypse survival strategy.
  17. 139.you're equally comfortable in a fancy suit or covered in paint from a DIY project.
  18. 140.you can talk about geopolitics one minute and the drama on a baking show the next.

Three answers that work

specific detail

You should leave a comment if you have a genuinely unpopular pizza topping you're willing to defend in a court of law.

Why it works: Names a narrow, playful reason to reach out and hands the matcher their exact opening line — their weird topping. The specificity means whoever comments already has something to say.

playful misdirection

You should leave a comment if you can recommend a show to watch or a genuinely compelling reason to leave the house.

Why it works: Pairs a low-stakes ask (a show rec) with a wink of self-deprecation. It gives an easy, concrete opener and signals the answerer is warm and a little homebody-honest, which is disarming.

low stakes confession

You should leave a comment if you also believe cereal is an acceptable dinner and are prepared to defend the practice.

Why it works: Filters for a shared, harmless habit and turns it into a team. Whoever comments is instantly on the answerer's side, which is a much warmer opener than having to impress a stranger cold.

Three answers that fall flat

universal preference

You should leave a comment if you're a genuinely good, kind person.

Why it falls flat: Everyone believes this describes them, so it filters no one and hands no opener. A criterion that selects the entire matcher pool is the same as no criterion — there's nothing specific to comment about.

transactional

You should leave a comment if you can appreciate the finer things and a genuinely nice restaurant.

Why it falls flat: Sets a spending bar as the entry fee, which reads as transactional and a little cold. It filters for wallet over compatibility and gives the matcher a status test instead of a warm, easy reason to say hi.

punching down

You should leave a comment if you're not boring like everyone else on here.

Why it falls flat: It insults the reader — and every other match — in the same breath it invites them. Starting with a neg makes commenting feel like joining someone's complaint, and it gives no actual hook to open on.

The prompt is doing two jobs at once: filtering for the right person and handing them an opener. The strongest answers name one specific, self-selecting hook — an unpopular pizza topping, a show to recommend, cereal-for-dinner solidarity — so whoever comments already knows exactly what to say. The failures fail at both jobs: 'if you're a good person' selects everyone and hands no opener, a spending bar reads as transactional, and 'if you're not boring' negs the very people it's inviting. Pick a narrow, warm reason that filters for compatibility, and make sure the reason itself is the first message.

Reference: the official Hinge prompt system.

Common questions

What's a good 'You should leave a comment if' answer on Hinge?

Name one specific, self-selecting reason to reach out that doubles as the opener — a defendable pizza topping, a show recommendation, a shared harmless habit. The right person should read it and instantly know what to say, instead of scrolling past a vague 'if you're nice.'

Why does no one comment on my 'leave a comment if' prompt?

Usually the criterion filters nobody or hands no opener. 'If you're a good person' selects everyone and gives no hook. Swap it for a narrow, warm, specific reason — an opinion, a rec, a habit — and whoever fits already has their first line ready.

Should the reason be funny or sincere?

Either works if it's specific. Funny hooks (an unpopular topping, cereal for dinner) travel well because they hand over an easy joke. Sincere ones land too, as long as they're narrow enough to filter — 'if you also miss handwritten letters' beats 'if you're kind.'

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