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Tips for better, safer conversations with strangers.
What happens to your messages on Chatavi (and what doesn’t)
A plain-language look at what Chatavi stores, what it never stores, and why some connection records are kept.
25 Sept 2026 · 4 min read
How to spot UPI, OTP and “task job” scams in a chat
The common scripts scammers use in India, the three rules that stop almost all of them, and what to do if you’ve lost money.
25 Sept 2026 · 5 min read
Sextortion: how it starts and what to do if it happens to you
How online blackmail with intimate images works, why paying rarely helps, and where to report it and get support in India.
25 Sept 2026 · 4 min read
What to do when a stranger is rude, creepy or pushy
Warning signs to watch for, when to report and when to simply tap Next, and how to protect your peace.
25 Sept 2026 · 4 min read
10 online privacy habits that protect you everywhere
Simple everyday habits, from two-factor authentication to app permissions, that make you much harder to scam or track.
25 Sept 2026 · 4 min read
How to keep a conversation going (without it feeling like an interview)
Share before you ask, follow the threads, and keep a few backup topics ready. Practical tips for better chats.
25 Sept 2026 · 4 min read
How to end a chat politely (and when you don’t need to)
Friendly goodbye lines you can copy, when it’s fine to just leave, and what the Next button does.
25 Sept 2026 · 3 min read
30 questions for deeper conversations with strangers
Thoughtful questions about life, people, dreams and feelings for when a chat has warmed up.
25 Sept 2026 · 4 min read
Practise your English by chatting with strangers
Why anonymous chat is a low-pressure way to build English confidence, with useful phrases and common mistakes.
25 Sept 2026 · 4 min read
A friendly guide to Hinglish chat slang
What “kya scene hai”, “timepass”, “jugaad” and other everyday Hinglish words mean when you see them in a chat.
25 Sept 2026 · 4 min read
Chatting with strangers when you have social anxiety
Small, practical steps that make conversations feel easier, and where to find free support in India.
25 Sept 2026 · 4 min read
How interest tags work on Chatavi (and how to pick good ones)
How matching on shared interests works, what happens after 10 seconds, and how to choose tags for better chats.
25 Sept 2026 · 4 min read
How to install Chatavi on your phone (no Play Store needed)
Add Chatavi to your home screen on Android or iPhone in about ten seconds, and what installing it does and doesn’t do.
25 Sept 2026 · 4 min read
Feeling lonely? Why talking to a stranger can help
How short conversations can lift your mood, how to stay safe while you reach out, and when loneliness needs more than a chat.
25 Sept 2026 · 4 min read
Exam stress: how to take study breaks that actually help
A simple study rhythm, what makes a good break, how to use a quick chat without losing focus, and where to get support.
25 Sept 2026 · 4 min read
Chatavi’s community guidelines, explained in plain words
Why contact details and links are blocked, what counts as harassment, and what happens when someone breaks the rules.
25 Sept 2026 · 5 min read
Cricket conversation topics that start great debates
Openers, classic debates and nostalgic questions for chatting about cricket with a stranger.
25 Sept 2026 · 4 min read
Online chat etiquette: how to be someone strangers enjoy talking to
Small habits that make anonymous conversations friendlier, longer and more fun — for you and the person on the other side.
24 Sept 2026 · 3 min read
How to stay safe while chatting anonymously
A practical checklist for chatting with strangers online: what never to share, how to spot scams, and when to hit Next.
24 Sept 2026 · 4 min read
15 conversation starters that actually work with strangers
Skip the dead-end “hi” and “asl”. These openers get real conversations going.
24 Sept 2026 · 4 min read