Making a girl smile is the first step in getting her to like you. When you make her smile, you engage her emotions. And since emotions last longer than thoughts (people can forget what you said, but not how you made them feel), you become instantly more memorable to her.
For me, I make it a habit to get a smile out of her within the first few seconds. Doesn’t matter to me whether it’s a kind smile or a short, nervous laugh. If you can get her to smile, the conversation flows more naturally, plus you get away with a lot because you are “a funny guy.” In this guide, you will learn what to say to a girl to make her smile.
What to say to a girl to make her smile through text
- Say something naughty: A friend was away visiting family and sent me a picture of a cat on her lap with the caption “Nicest cat I’ve seen,” to which I responded “Nicest cat you’ve seen? Your mirror is broken?” She sent the laughter emoji with “hahaha.” Naughty is my default. We sometimes feel guilty for getting the joke, which makes the smiler even wider. I have found that the sooner you can get naughty, the faster the relationship progresses. Think of a naughty joke as the test that a relationship must pass before it can reach a significant level of human depth and connection. The catch here is to avoid vulgarity and ensure the joke is layered enough that she needs a naughty mind to understand it.
- Compliment her sense of humour: “Your jokes always brighten my day!” Girls get told they are not funny all the time, so if you find her amusing, ensure you point that out. What’s more, as humans we tend to like people who find us funny. This is one way to endear yourself to her.
- Share a funny memory: “Remember that time we couldn’t stop laughing? I smile every time I think about it.” A funny thought always provokes a smile.
- Compliment her outfit or style: “I love it when you wear thigh-high boots.” She sure spent a fortune on those boots and would be pleased you noticed. An attentive man, interesting.
- Create a playful nickname: “Hey, Sunshine! Hope your day is as bright as your smile.” A nickname creates a special bond and brings fond memories. You can spice it up further by saying the word in your unique way.
- Tell her she looks like a famous person: “My world, do you look like Scarlett Johansson.” We are all stars in our little shows. Comparing her to a celebrity gives the notion you see the star in her.
- Playfully make fun of her: If she says she needs to go for a run, you can say “Oh please, I’ve seen your legs. You probably run at walking pace.” You can get away with jokes like this when you read the room correctly. Even if the joke hurts a little, in my experience, she will only try to prove you wrong. In that case, future jokes write themselves as they become ongoing banter.
- Joke about a shared interest: “If smiling burned calories, we’d both be super fit by now!” Thread with caution here though. Ensure it’s a shared interest and not an insecurity.
- Be playfully cheesy: “Do you have a map? Because I just got lost in your smile.” Even if it’s a bad joke, you might get her to laugh at how bad it is. This could turn out to be an inside joke in the future.
- Recall a shared inside joke: “You remember that joke about me getting lost in your smile. I can’t believe you kept me around after that.” Yeah, your bad or corny joke could become the inside joke you both share.
- Express genuine admiration: “Your positive energy is contagious. Thanks for always bringing a smile to my face.” You can spice this up by responding to her reply with lighthearted banter that catches her off guard.
- Share a funny observation: “I saw something today that made me think of you and giggle.” Now she knows she’s always in your thoughts.
- Tease her: “If you keep being this nice, one of these days I might let you peck me on the cheek.” If that goes well, you might add “I didn’t say which cheek though.” If it doesn’t, abort the mission!
- Share a light-hearted meme: “I found this meme and thought you’d appreciate the laughter!” Sharing is caring and memes are a whole love language these days.
- Express excitement about seeing her: “Can’t wait to see your smile in person. It’s been too long!”
- Be charmingly straightforward: “Your smile is my favourite, and I just wanted to remind you of that.”
- Share a funny anecdote from your day: “Today’s highlight: a moment that made me smile, and it made me think of you.”
- Compliment her laugh: “Your laughter is pure melody. I always want to hear you laugh.”
- Be appreciative of her uniqueness: “Your ability to find joy in the little things is truly special. It rubs off on everyone around you.”
- Express gratitude for her positive impact: “Your smile is a daily reminder of the good things in life. Thank you for being that bright spot for me.”
What to say to a girl to make her smile in the morning
- Express morning joy: “Good morning! Your smile is the highlight of my day, and I hope it brightens yours too.”
- Playful insult: “Well, if you insist I might let you kiss me first thing in the morning, bad breath and all.” Playful insults are my favourite. They allow you to push boundaries and test the waters from the comfort of the shore. It can always be written off as a joke, but it shows intention.
- Compliment her day’s start: “Wishing you a morning as beautiful as your smile.”
- Playful wake-up call: “Rise and shine! Your smile is needed to make this day perfect.”
- Highlight her positivity: “Starting the day with your positivity in mind guarantees a smile for me.”
- Send a morning compliment: “Good morning, beautiful! Your smile is the best way to kick-start the day.”
- Share a morning thought: “I woke up today blessing the day I met you. Have a wonderful day!”
- Invoke a playful image: “Imagine a world where mornings are announced by your smile. Oh wait, that’s today!”
- Send a virtual hug: “Good morning! Consider this text a warm hug to start your day with a smile.”
- Share a sunrise analogy: “Like the sunrise, your smile paints the world with warmth and beauty. Good morning!”
- Express anticipation: “Can’t wait to see your smile today. Good morning!”
- Morning cheerleader: “Rise and shine! You’ve got a day to conquer with that amazing smile of yours.”
- Be appreciative: “Thankful for another day, and your smile is the first thing on my mind. Good morning!”
- Share a morning joke: “Why did the coffee file a police report? It got mugged! Good morning, and don’t forget to smile.”
- Express admiration: “Just wanted to remind you that you are a work of art. Thinking about all the times your smile starts from your eyes has set me up to conquer my day. Have a fantastic day.”
- Send a cute emoji: “Good morning! Here’s a virtual smile to start your day 😊.”
- Encourage positive thoughts: “Mornings are better with your smile. Think positive thoughts and conquer the day!”
- Share a motivational quote: “Good morning! Remember, your smile has the power to light up the world and change the outcome of your day.”
- Invoke a shared memory: “Waking up with a smile, remembering that time we tore down Mr Brown’s fence. Close call. Good morning!”
- Express genuine affection: “Starting my day thinking of you and your incredible smile. Good morning, sunshine!”
What to say to a girl to make her smile on WhatsApp
- Express appreciation: “Your messages always bring a smile to my face. Thanks for brightening up my day!”
- Compliment her wit: “Your sense of humour in our chats is just amazing. It’s impossible not to smile with you.”
- Acknowledge her uniqueness: “There’s something about the way you express yourself that fills me with joy. It’s truly special.”
- Send a playful emoji: “Your messages have the power to turn any day around 😊.”
- Express genuine interest: “I love hearing about your day. Your stories and experiences intrigue me.”
- Share a funny meme: “This meme cracked me up, and it reminded me of you.”
- Be lightheartedly flirtatious: “Is it possible to have a crush on someone’s texts? Because I think I have one on yours. Always makes me smile.”
- Send a virtual hug: “Consider this a virtual hug to brighten your day.”
- Compliment her positivity: “Your positive energy in our messages is contagious. It’s one of my favourite things about chatting with you.”
- Express gratitude: “Just wanted to say how much I appreciate our conversations. Your messages have a way of making me smile.”
- Share a funny observation: “I was thinking about our last conversation and had to smile. You have a way of making the ordinary hilarious.”
- Be appreciative of her presence: “Talking to you is the highlight of my day. I only hope I can make you as happy as you make me.”
- Express admiration: “Your intelligence and wit shine through in your messages. Always leaves me impressed.”
- Be playfully mysterious: “I have a secret. Your texts have the magical ability to turn any frown upside down.”
- Acknowledge shared interests: “I love how we can nerd out about Star Wars. Your enthusiasm always excites me.”
- Express anticipation: “Can’t wait to read your messages. They’re like a little burst of happiness in my day.”
- Send a good morning/good night text: “Starting the day with your message is a win in itself.”
- Be supportive: “Your strength and positivity in your messages inspire me. Thank you for being such a positive force.”
- Share a personal joke: “I heard this joke and couldn’t stop laughing. Thought you might enjoy it too [insert joke]. 😄“
- Send a cute animal GIF: “This baby animal reminded me of [a mutual interest].”
Conclusion
You will notice playful insults are mentioned more than once in this article. If you are Mr Nice Guy, it might not have sat nicely with you. But I assure you it works. And it works on all types of women except the exceptionally stuck-up ones (who want that anyway). Those funny little jokes blend seamlessly into your personality and make you a more interesting individual. Plus it takes her off her pedestal and places you both as equals. You don’t want to only tell her how amazing she is. You know what they say, treat her like a star and she will treat you like a fan.