The chat-up lines to AVOID if you want to bag a date, according to scientists

Women seeking a relationship have revealed which messages a prospective partner should definitely not send on dating apps. Researchers led by Purdue University, Indiana, found that among 275 participants -- mostly female -- starting a conversation with a sexually explicit message was the biggest turn-off, especially for people looking for a long-term relationship. Conversely, someone whose initial message included a greeting and a question was more likely to get a positive response. It comes as a separate group of scientists also revealed that tall men would prioritize tall women for relationships, but see short ones as just a fling. Women seeking a long-term relationship on dating apps find a sexually explicit opening line surprising and a violation, according to new research.