Are you struggling to make a meaningful mark on the dating game? This could be a handy little tip for you.

Getting a match on Tinder is only half the battle. Even if the cosmos align to pair you with your dream guy/girl, striking up and engaging conversation is entirely down to you. The first message is crucial, if you're boring; he might not reply, if you're too forward; he might not reply, if you're perfectly charming and hilarious; he might not reply. According to Tinder themselves, if you send a GIF as your first message on the app, it increases your chances of getting a reply by 30%. Conversations which begin with a GIF also last twice as long as those which start with a text or emoji. In an interview with BuzzFeed, Tinder co-founder and senior vice president of product Jonathan Badeen said: “GIFs allow people to better say what they want to and express emotion, which is something that’s really difficult to do in text alone." “It opens up people to start more conversations and to break the ice.” So there you have it, next time you're struggling for a witty line to impress your potential love interest on Tinder, forget about it. They don't want to listen to your shite talk, send them a GIF instead. Apparently, these two GIFs were the most successful for replies... We're sure you have some more up your sleeve though. Surely it's not that easy? Only one way to find out.