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How to reply to 'hey stranger'
'Hey stranger' is the laziest opening in messaging. You have permission to match the energy — or not respond at all.
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Three ways to say it
Scenario 1
You want to shut it down without engaging
What you'd type
“wow lol six months and now 'hey stranger'?? did your other options fall through or something”
LessBot
What to send
Six months of silence, then 'hey stranger.' Cute.
Scenario 2
You want to open the door without giving too much
What you'd type
“haha hey!! yeah it's been a while, how have you been?? been thinking about you actually”
LessBot
What to send
Hey. Been a minute — what's up?
Scenario 3
You want to make them explain themselves
What you'd type
“hey!! that's a weird way to reach out after this long tbh, what made you text now?”
LessBot
What to send
Why now?