How to send a poke on Facebook?

Want to know if Poker someone on Facebook is still relevant in 2022?

Then you are in the right place.

The Poke was one of the most popular features at the beginning of Facebook.

People normally use it to send a gesture of friendship to family or friends.

If, for example, you haven't talked to someone in a long time, you can "Poker" them on Facebook.

When you Poke someone on Facebook, they receives a notification on Facebook and by email.

In this guide you will learn how to Poker someone on Facebook using the Facebook mobile application.

What is the purpose of poking?

Is poking someone on Facebook considered flirting?

 

What does a Poke on Facebook mean?

The Poke is a Facebook feature that allows you to send a friendly virtual "pat" to a friend on Facebook.

Poker someone on Facebook may have several uses.

You can Poker someone to send a friendly sign.

To see if they respond to your Poke with another Poke.

If he Pokes you too, you can Poke him again and continue...

If they don't respond to your Poke, then you don't have the option of sending them a second Poke.

If you don't want to reply to a Poke from a friend on Facebook, just ignore it. They will not be able to send you a second Poke. You can also block it.

We will now see how to send a Poke on Facebook.

 

How to Poke on Facebook in 2022?

To Poke someone on Facebook, search for the Poke in Menu > Search (magnifying glass).

Then type "Poke" and confirm.

Click on "Send a Poke to your friends...".

And choose or search for the friend you want to Poker.

Then click on the blue "Poke" button in front of your friend.

Now you have Poke your friend.

Your friend will receive a notification on Facebook and by email.

The Poke feature still exists in 2022 on Facebook.

If you can't find the Poke, look for it in the search bar in your Menu.

When you are on the Pokes feature, you will see a list of Poker friends.

If you have a lot of friends on Facebook, you can also search for the friend in Poker by typing their first or last name.

Here are the 3 steps to Poker someone on Facebook in 2022:

 

1. Click on the search icon (magnifying glass) in the Top Menu

Open the Facebook application > Click on the search icon (magnifying glass) in the Top Menu.

Step 1 is to open your Facebook application mobile on your phone (Android or Iphone/iOS)

On a computer, go to the following url:

Once the application is open, click on the search icon (magnifying glass) at the top right of your phone.

Because the Pokes feature is hidden by default by Facebook.

Then go to step 2.

 

2. Search for "Pokes" and click on "Pokes".

Search for "Pokes" > Click on "Pokes

After opening the Facebook Search, type "PokesClick on "Search" to search for the Facebook Pokes feature.

When you see "Pokes" in the search, click on it.

The "Pokes" feature appears first at the top of your screen with the words: "Send a Poke to your friends and find out who sent you one".

Click on "Pokes". to access the "Pokes" feature.

Then go to the final step 3.

 

3. Click on "Poke" to send a Poke to someone

To Poker someone, search for your friend and click on "Poke" next to their first and last name

After clicking on "Pokes", a "Pokes" screen appears with a list of friends.

Indeed, Facebook suggests you in priority friends with whom you regularly exchange on Facebook. It is the Facebook algorithm that manages this for you.

You can also search for a particular friend by using the search icon (magnifying glass) "Find friends to send a Poke to".

Once you have found the right person at Poker, click on "Poke". next to his first and last name.

Well done, it's a success! You've managed to poker someone on Facebook!

Your friend will receive a notification on Facebook and an email.

Then your friend can choose to respond to your Poke with another Poke or they can ignore you.

If he answers your Poke, you can continue to Poker him and so on...

If they don't respond and ignore you, you won't be able to poker them a second time. This is to avoid spam and harassment.

Now you know how to send a Poke on Facebook in 2022!

 

Why send a Poke on Facebook?

Send a Poke to tell a friend on Facebook that you are here and you tap him on the shoulder.

Your friend will receive a notification that you have poked them.

He or she will be able to "poker" you back and possibly engage you in conversation.

It is a sign of attention or a way of say hello Facebook version.

 

Is sending a poke on Facebook flirting?

Sending a poke does not necessarily mean hitting on someone.

It is simply a means of signalling your presence and your interest in a friend.

It is like saying "hello, I'm here"This is a way of communicating with a person in a visual and non-intrusive way.

So it can be a simple way to start a conversation with a Facebook friend.

 

Conclusion

Poker someone on Facebook is a somewhat forgotten feature but still exists in 2022.

It is a handle with care because it can be seen as rude or harassing if used incorrectly.

And the Poke function is limited as it does not allow anything more than a "tap on the shoulder".

It is recommended to use it sparingly and eventually engage in conversation with the person you poked.

It's up to you to make good use of it!

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