Yeah not locked into the online realm and am out of touch with my generation sooo how do I start a convo that seems legitimate to talk to someone I'm interested in to hopefully meeting without coming off as a weirdo or pervert

Follow tracks... literally. While reading a profile, go with things that are mentioned. Honestly, if you go by looks of the person alone, your being shallow, and therefore may be shunned easily.

Maybe just maybe they are the ones out of touch.
That seems to be the theme these days being out of touch with reality. Good luck.

Try saying more than"hi"

I go with... how ya doooin...lol

Start by reading profile and then reference something you read. If there profile has nothing then it is most likely they are not really that interested in finding someone or they a scam/video girl. Oh, and if the profile pic looks like a model shoot, or a porn star then chances are that's were they stole it from.

Be yourself! That simple! No false compliments, pls !!

I agree with everyone else. Be yourself and be true....the rest young grasshopper....will follow.

an unusual friendly question would usually do the trick