Summary

In this episode, Morana and Linda explore what linguistics can tell us about attraction in the age of online dating. They speak with Tess van der Zanden, whose research examines how language shapes impressions of potential partners, and Riki Thompson, who studies language, technology, identity, and interaction on dating platforms. From grammar mistakes and dating-profile clichés to first messages and platform design, the episode asks how seemingly small linguistic choices influence who we find attractive—and how apps themselves shape the rules of digital romance.

Episode highlights:

• Grammar can be a  ...