Pulling in Chicago

[Misrah]

Hey, new to the board. Recently single after 3 year LTR- I am back to hustling. Thought i should try and keep a field report going. Critique / Wing man welcome.

I work mostly during the week. mon-thurs mid afternoon is ideal. I generally spend my time walking around Chicago's downtown area. I frequent coffee shops / stores / anything I pass walking from place to place. I brush teeth, wear a nice suit coat- have hair immaculately done, and apply a small amount of cologne before going out.

Day 1:

- Approach HB7 waiting for subway. Use typical line "Good afternoon- my name is Ryan. I had to introduce myself, because I think that you are cute. I would like to get drinks- maybe coffee sometime with you. You should give me your number. It worked really well. Girl lit up like a christmas tree- big smile and blush. She thanked me, but said she had a BF. Next!

- Approach HB7 in coffee shop. Sit down across from her and give standard line (read above). Girl smiles, but again has a BF. Next!

-Approach HB8 While walking in street. Get her to take headphones out. Use standard line. She smiles, and tells me wow- its really cool that you would ask someone that. Then she pulled off her mitten- and a ring was there. She said sorry, gave me a hug and we parted ways. Next!

Rough first day. I am not sure if I am handling everything as well as I could be. I don't think that trying to pursue anything with someone that straight up tells you they are in a relationship is a good idea. personally I take it as a sign of LI- and its not worth trying to pursue. Am i wrong?

Day 2

Before going out- I worked on my approach a bit more. It has been awhile since I have been out trying to pull. So i slowed down my my opening line. I was getting more comfortable after being out of the game so long- but i think that I have a ways to go.

- Approach HB7 In coffee shop. Use standard line (read above) get a nice smile, and while i am asking about Coffee / drinks- she actually says "I should give you my number" and pulls out her phone. The rest was easy. Will give her a call in 5 or so days. She is a college student studying for finals- so a nice coffee date should be a perfect distraction for her.

- Approach HB7 on street. I have never had any luck while trying to pull a girl walking down the street (yet i do it anyway). I at least got her to stop this time. But after my rap- she said sorry im not available. Next! (What am I missing for the street pull? I have such a hard time getting anything off the street. Its borderline impossible for me.) Next!

-Approach HB8 She doesn't stop walking, looks right at me and keeps going. Next!

- Approach HB7 in Coffee shop. Say line, and get a super positive response. She would have given me her number. However she was just visiting from out of town (lives in Ohio). I wasn't interested, and terminated the conversation. Next!

- Approach HB8 On street. Got her to stop, but again- after getting her name, throwing the rap she hits me with "I'm not available" and keeps walking. Next!

That is what I have so far fellas. Let me know if you see anything I can do to improve the hustle.

 

[logicallefty]

Right on welcome to the forum Sir. That's pretty darn good there. Not my exact style that I personally use, but still good.. For me personally I go the humor route and make humor out of anything possible. Will turn the situation into a fictious cartoon if need be.. But your style is still solid.. It shows you have some confidence, especially after getting out of a 3 year LTR.

I prolly would have still got the # for the Ohio chick and said "Let's go buming around Chicago together while you are here. I normally don't hang with people from Ohio but I'll give you a chance... If we see my friends I will just tell them you are from Michigan!" You might have been able to lay some pipe and put a second O in Miss Ohio..

Still, overall, great job and again, welcome to SS.

 

[PeasantPlayer]

I hate women in Chicago, good for you dude lol

 

[Misrah]

I hate women in Chicago, good for you dude lol

May I ask what exactly you don't like about them?

 

[PeasantPlayer]

May I ask what exactly you don't like about them?

First of all i'm from the Northside of Chicago, i'm ok with women, but not a don juan. Wouldn't call myself a introvert or a extrovert. I can tip the scale either way. The women in Chicago are deluded, lots of chubbies acting like they are models or have nicki minaj syndrome. The yuppie women are notoriously stuck up, most of the latinas in my area are ghetto rats who will sleep with anybody. Lots of gold diggers.....forgive me been in Chicago all my life, just seen it all

 

[Misrah]

Hah, holy ****- i was thinking about this yesterday while hustling. SO MANY of the girls i walk by are ham beasts. And i caught myself asking- when did everything and everyone get so fat / slobbly? Glad i am not the only one thinking this

 

[Misrah]

I decided to go out and pull again today. Normally I would stay in on Sundays, but today I tried my luck- and was swiftly reminded why I never go out on weekends. I didn't take into account numerous things.
1. This is the holiday season
2. Family's everywhere
3. So much focus and effort put into shopping. Holy ****
4. So many ugly people.

With that being said, i hit the street anyway seeing what I could pick up. Every girl is approached with a variation of "Good afternoon / evening, my name is ryan. (If she doesn't give her name) I say- and you are?" After names are exchanged, I proceed to say "I came over to introduce myself because I think you are cute. I would like to take you to coffee- maybe drinks sometime. You should give me your number."

-HB5 Approached this one on accident. She had really pretty hair, but once i came up face to face- it was a big nope for me. I certainly made her day. She was stammering, super shy, and could barely say anything. I ejected shortly after some pleasantries.

-HB7 Walked up to her and her friends while they were out shopping. Singled her out, and got a really positive response. She turned beet red, looked down and said thank you- im flattered but I have a BF. Next!

-HB6 We locked eyes, and both smiled at each other while walking down the street. I attempted another street pull (Even though I hardly get anything from them). And she shot me down so fast with "sorry Im too busy" half way through my rap. Next!

-HB9 She was working a perfume stand in a huge nordstrom. I saddled up to her and her friend, singled her out- and said the rap. Her name was courtney, she thanked me for my compliment- but when I asked for her number both her and the friend burst into laughter. To which i responded "I didn't realize I was still this funny, I practiced twice in front of the mirror before trying it on you." After that, they both gave me the shoulder. NEXT!
(Side note here, this has probably been one of the harshest rejections I have ever had- so that was a first for me)

-HB7 Approached, agian it looks like it was received very well, but she had a BF. Next!

Man 3 hours of work and nothing to show for it. Going to hit it hard this week, and hopefully come up with something more than zero. Note to self- stay the **** away from weekends.

 

[Misrah]

Decided to dive into online dating, as well as street game. Sadly, I have been unable to do some in the flesh pulls, so i put more effort into the online scene.

I have the following lined up:
- Drinks tomorrow before NYE with 5/10 Nice girl, we have many common interests and was super willing to hang out
- Next week I have drinks again with a 7/10 Asian beauty- who is also a very successful accountant. She seems really nice, and we have a great vibe in TXT. Hope it carries through to the flesh
- I have rock climbing with a 6/10 nerdy girl. She is super sarcastic and we get along pretty well (have very similar humor patterns) I really hope this one goes well, she has spunk.
- Another rock climbing date at the end of the week. This one with a 5/10 sports monster. I love active girls, and this one is a badass. She is into jujitsu, wrested at a high level in college, and shoots guns all of the time. Super laid back , and honestly had some cool questions to throw at me during converstaion.

I am pretty far alkong talking to about 6 other girls, hopefully I can pull some number closes from them as well.

I will keep you updated on the progress.

 

[Misrah]

Also, I saw something online that I just have to try.

I ordered a folding chair (2) and a table. I have a white cloth, and am going to make a sign. On the sign- its going to say 'Date while you Wait'

I am going to go to one of the busiest underground subway stations in chicago, and set up shop for a few hours. Anyone that sits down across from me, is going to get a nice little chat while they wait for their train.

I will let you know how that one pans out.

 

[evan12]

Good job
How old are you OP ?

 

[Misrah]

27

 

[evan12]

27

Good , so you are pretty young and have a lot of time , try to DHV before asking her number , they will be more receptive for you request .

 

[NSX-R]

Awesome op. Glad that some of us are into this kind of things and tries things into the field. Keep them coming.

 

[EyeBRollin]

Keep working at it OP!

While some may appreciate the direct approach, you can test for her interest by not introducing yourself. It will save you time and rejection.

"Hi, what is your name?"

"Jessica." <--- Not interested.
"Hi! My name is Jessica. What is your name?!?" <----- Interested

Small talk is good for gauging her interest. Game is just like sales. Don't bother selling to someone who isn't in the market for your product; it won't work.

P.S. Chicago is a great city! Good luck!

 

[Misrah]

Update from last post of online date string:

- First girl flaked, Next
- Asian girl, had a great sit down at a jazz bar. It was going super well. Kiss to end the date, and promises for more.
- Nerdy girl rock climbing was just terrible. God it was just so bad. She was a nice person and all, just so nervous, so awkward, and dull. I am not going back for seconds.
- Still looking forward to other rock climbing saturday with possible cool girl who will become friend most likely. Im not going to date it, but would be willing to add it to friend circle.

New Stuff.
- I have a date with a redhead (my favorite type of human) monday for drinks. We have a great vibe during text, and that is awsome
- I have another girl off tinder, we are just trading TXT. She is interested in a date, and we are in the process of hashing it out
- Still Txting with a cute eastern European girl, that again would like to hit me up for a date this weekend.

Lastly:

I am having second thoughts about my 'date while you wait' idea. I just think that its too out there. I feel that i should just continue to in the flesh pulls, by frequenting coffee shops / fast casual dining places. Anyway, let me know what you think.

I also went out today, and took some of your advice guys. i sat down, and actually had a conversation with girls before going for the number. And holy ****, the hit rate was great! 2/3


- Girl one HB6 was sitting alone at startux reading a book. I asked if i could interrupt her reading, she said yes. About 5 min later I walk out with the number of a cute blond engineer.
- Girl two HB6 was working behind a coffee desk. I hate trying to pull while someone is on the job, but damn she has beautiful red hair. Just had to go for it. My shtick fell flat, and quickly found out that she was just being polite / too busy to really deal with me. No luck.
- Girl three hb5 was sitting at a bus stop. I approached, started to talk with her and picked up her number about about 5 min or so of nice conversation. I noticed that she was a smoker, so I am not going to be calling this one back.
- Girl Four Hb7 was rock climbing at the gym I frequent. We hit it off pretty quickly, and when I go in for the number I find out that she actually is just in Chicago for the week. She lives in Colorado. Damn. I didn't go for the number, but i stared at her ass the entire time she was on the wall.

But holy ****- sitting down, and taking the time, having conversation and just letting them talk about themselves works so much better than trying to go for a more rushed direct number approach. Thanks again for all of the advice guys!

 

[Misrah]

Keep working at it OP!

While some may appreciate the direct approach, you can test for her interest by not introducing yourself. It will save you time and rejection.

"Hi, what is your name?"

"Jessica." <--- Not interested.
"Hi! My name is Jessica. What is your name?!?" <----- Interested

Small talk is good for gauging her interest. Game is just like sales. Don't bother selling to someone who isn't in the market for your product; it won't work.

P.S. Chicago is a great city! Good luck!

Also, this is really brilliant! I might have to think about this and use it during the approach. Simple, and in this case i really do agree with it.