I agree that dating apps can be great to help you build up your socializing and flirting skills, but it's not a replacement for real-life conversations. Dating apps are great for getting your feet wet, but nothing beats an in-person conversation to really get to know someone. That’s the sad state of affairs that Nikhil was trying to point out. Plus, you never really know what you may have in common with someone until you get to talking– it’s a bit hard to accurately get a sense of someone from their digital profile! UrRong; it's all fun and games until you actually have to talk to them in real life.