Chat up lines: There're many different forms that they take, from the downright cheesy to the direct and borderline intimidating. There's much to be said about their effectiveness and what role they ...

CHAT-UP lines have been used throughout history. Their importance is growing now that most dating is done online through apps. If current trends continue, more people will meet their partners online ...

All of us have heard a bad chat-up line or two - and some of the worst offenders can make you cringe. But thankfully, help is at hand, as scientists have come up with what they believe is the ‘perfect ...

Love them or hate them, chat-up lines are great icebreakers and a way to make your partner or the person you’re pursuing laugh. Of course, some chat-up lines can be taken badly so it’s wise to opt for ...

New research has revealed “Is your name Wi-Fi, because I’m feeling a connection” is the best chat-up line ever. Did you know with a Digital Subscription to The Scotsman, you can get unlimited access ...

“You have beautiful lips.” If you want to chat up someone online, skip some of the more tried and tested compliments, and try this instead. A study shows it might just work. “You have beautiful lips.” ...

Where once people were duped by soft-focus photos and borrowed chat-up lines, now they have to watch out for computer-generated charm. But it’s one thing to use a witty phrase – another thing entirely ...