It turns out that voice is important in judging a prospective partner. And dating apps are making sure you hear eye candy before you see the face IRL
Pankti Chheda is a frequent user of voice features on dating apps. “It’s an effective way of communicating,” she says. Pic/Shadab Khan
All those in the inner circle of Pankti Chheda, a Mumbai-based entrepreneur and founder of Moving Meals, know that she’s more of “voice-note kind of person” than a compulsive texter. This preference extends to online dating too. And for good reason, she says. “There are a lot of fake profiles and catphishing that go on [on dating apps]. So, I prefer to hear someone speak. Voice helps you visualise a person better than text would, and gives you a sense of whether they are legit.”