Sorry to hear that. Here are a few tips to get you going.
We recommend finding something interesting in the other member's profile and asking them a question about it. This is always more exciting to reply to than just "Hi!" Have a read of our blog post on conversation starters to help you feel inspired.
It's also super important to have your profile as filled out as possible. Make sure to give detailed answers to the questions on your profile. Here are some tips on how to create the perfect profile on Tandem.
Having a friendly photo really helps too and a clear photo of your face is a Tandem requirement. We recommend you add extra photos too, perhaps of you doing your hobbies, traveling, or just of things that make you happy and may spark conversation with a new Tandem partner.