Pick-Up Lines: "The Social Opener

submitted: Jun 7th 2008 | by: DanTrump | Total views: 2 | Word Count: 479 | PDF View | Print Article

This article is part of a series of tips on "pick-up lines" that I am releasing for free to the public. In a social environment, there are several different ways to begin a conversation with a woman. While you may think you need the perfect first impression, your opening line does not have to be as clever as you think. If you are friendly and fun and non-needy, women will be happy to talk to you even if your opener is simple. The Social Opener, popularized by Mehow, may be all you need to start getting attraction.

Here are examples of the social opener:

"Hey guys,"

"You guys look fun, I had to say hi"

"You guys look fun, are you friendly?"

"You guys have a cool energy, I just wanted to see what you were like."

"Hey, how's it going?"

You can choose between the short simple "Hi," or being a little more unique and commenting on the woman's energy. Either way, the most important thing is to come in looking like you're having fun already and not needing anything from them. You should have your body facing them, but not leaning in. Just speak louder if they can't hear you. All you're doing is spreading the party.

You may wonder why we're saying "guys" instead of "girls." In general, when you're being social, you want to imply that you're talking to everyone, without a sexual/romantic interest in mind. By using a relatively unisex term, "guys," you sound less like you're on the prowl, and the girls will have to work harder to earn your affection.

The social opener works when opening a girl by herself, a group of girls, a mixed group, or even a group of guys (when you're waiting for one of their female friends to return). The key is that it is friendly, yet non-romantic/sexual.

"What do I say next?" Good question. One thing you could do is have a few pre-planned stories to go into. However, I think it is a better practice to get good at improvising. Speaking on the fly is a very important skill in meeting women. While you are developing this, it will feel awkward as you run out of things to say, but just keep working on it. The more new people you talk to, the easier it will be.

The social opener is probably the easiest and most consistent way to open people, once you are good at it. If people are constantly blowing you off when you use it, there's probably something really off-key with your body language, tonality, or style. Ask a friend for his input on how you look when approaching, and keep practicing. If you open four groups a night using the social opener, you will find this becomes easier and easier each time.

About the Author

There are even more ways to start conversations with women that we couldn't list here, for more Tips for Men on Dating, and to get your free e-course "Ten Days to Dating Success," valued at $97, go to Dating Power Tips, and sign up!


Comments

No comments posted.

You do not have permission to comment. If you log in, you may be able to comment.