QuackQuack’s week-long survey was taken by students, job seekers, and professionals in the IT, healthcare, education, sales and marketing, finance, and government sectors. For more than 35% of the respondents, the right amount of quirky was at the top of the list of turn-ons.
Quirkiness, but the right amount
A profile with a personality of its own is a solid turn-on. It is most likely to get a like and match request because of its quirky charm- revealed 37% of QuackQuack users from Tier 1 and 2 cities. A well-crafted bio, with the right balance of humor and sincerity, can be a game-changer, according to these respondents. 27-year-old Amitha, a software engineer, said, “A profile with a list of hobbies and passions never does it for me. I always prefer one that reflects the spirit of the user; I came across one that said I teach Math in school, and apparently also taught my ex a life lesson. It was insanely witty, genuine, and I hit the request button faster than the speed of light.”
Mirror selfies? Not a fan.
28% of women aged between 25 and 35 swore they never connect with men who have mirror selfies and the new “covering-the-face-with-your-hand” pictures as their Display Images. They complained it felt impersonal and a tad too tired. Kalyani (31) said, “I would like to see the face of my potential match, not his mirror, bathroom, or the back of his hand. A picture of them enjoying their favorite activity or, at the very least, showing off their face clearly would be much more appreciated than a selfie.”
Good Grammar is attractive.
More than 30% of QuackQuack users from metros and suburbs revealed rejecting profiles with grammatical errors in them. They denied being grammar-nazis but rather found the lack of effort unappealing in a match. 4 in 5 users between 18 and 28 are more inclined to match with people who display a good command of language. Indra (26), from Mumbai, commented, “Good grammar shows attention to detail, effort and respect for the first impression. I can’t be sloppy and expect a great response from people. They might as well think it’s a fake profile. One more thing I have noticed and disliked- adding unnecessary exclamation marks. What are you so excited about?”
Goals- realistic ones in particular
As per the result of the poll, 24% of men from Tier 1, 2, and 3 cities are big on goal-oriented women. They are drawn to profiles that mention aspirations, of course, realistic ones. They mentioned relatable goals are a great talking point and make room for deeper connections. Kunal from Bangalore noted, “When I see a woman talk about starting a new venture, or maybe note down her wish to travel to certain places by a certain year, I instantly want to connect with her. I know that here is a person who knows what she wants, and that’s a great quality. But if it’s anything regarding manifesting this or that with positive thoughts, it’s not my cup of tea.”
