By IANSlife New Delhi Dec 7 (IANSlife).2019 left us sighing and 2020 left us unsure about the future.But 2021 was the year that we shared and adapted to the fluctuating highs and lows of life.The Gen Z members of Tinder shared a common look, and shared a common appreciation of simple meet-cutes.
They also used vax mentions to keep it real.While millions of emojis were used to create apps bios, we were particularly interested in one rising star: the Side eye saw a 40 percent increase in global bio usage.Members displayed a mix of optimism and skepticism throughout 2018.Indian Gen Z also used emojis to express a variety of emotions in 2021.
GenZ enjoyed both virtual meet-cutes as well as post-vax IRL dates.Video dates have become a popular first date option for singletons, with 52 percent more mentions of “video call” in bios worldwide.
Many Indians began to use Tinder for video dating.Hyderabad was the most popular city for video dating, followed closely by Chennai (and Bengaluru).
Yet Gen Z was also looking for a connection with people close to them to have real life hangouts.With ‘nearby and ‘close to’ both increasing by 20% in bios globally, it is clear that the IRL world of dating isn’t going away any time soon.
First date ideas ranged from cozy to outdoorsy.
First date drinks are officially outdated! We also discovered that first dates are now more about activities than icebreakers in 2021.
People are choosing more unique and interesting first dates that allow them to get to know one another better.The platform saw a 2X rise in the number of people mentioning ‘long walks’ in their bios.
There were also more requests for activities such as cycling or pottery classes.Members from India were most likely to choose “picnic in the park” or “a virtual movie night” as their first date plans.
Vaxxing became a (dating?) flex In a year where getting vaxxed was a top priority on the date preparation checklist, Gen Z felt more comfortable sharing their post-vaccine lifestyles on their bios.Between February and August 2021, vaccination drives in India increased by 40x.Members promoting vaccine status as a crucial dating requirement saw the number of bios mentioning ‘Vaccinated’ increase by 40x.
Small gestures made it big
It’s the smallest things that make a date a favorite.As members shared their appreciation for small things, the number of bios that mentioned’small things increased by 30% year-on-year.Our Indian Tinder members chose small gestures like ‘getting them coffee’ and ‘complimenting the outfits’ as those that would make their day.Warm hugs made Gen Z feel warm and fuzzy, and a ‘new match’ was sure to bring a big smile to most members.
Dating anthems were all kinds of feels
With music being the top interest shared amongst members globally, what songs members choose to display on their profile told us a lot about their mood.
In 2021, the chart-toppers in bios were Olivia Rodgrio’s good4u, Kid Laroi, and Justin Bieber’s STAY.They were closely followed by Indian Punjabi favorites like AP Dhillon’s ‘Brown Munde’ and ‘Lover’ by Diljit Donsanjh.
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