Bible_Belt said:
I like openers that are tied to the situation, so they don't come off as canned. Neg hits often fall in this category, because they are specific to the girl, such as big purse, dangerous shoes, etc.
Right on. One of my favorites is when a chick spilled a drink in her lap... that was my cue.
V: "UH... did you just spill a drink in your lap, or are you just happy to see me?"
HB: "OMG, you saw that?!" *hits me in the chest playfully* "Be nice!"
V: "Saw what? I see THAT: *points to wet crotch* You should wear Depends so you wouldn't have that problem."
Etc.
Later, I referenced something in about her having rubber sheets and "refreshing like a Sierra Mist commercial".
The best thing about that situation was that her friend was the target. Ka-chow!
You are walking around in a club (or wherever) with a gun. But your gun is empty. What you need to do is pay attention and look for ammo to use, or even a different weapon: rifle, pistol, grenade, rpg, landmine, nerve gas, etc. Should you run across a threat while unarmed, punch them in the stomach and use their own weapon against them. With any luck, you can take some prisoners back to the compound and "torture" them.
And, should you not find ammo, or another weapon, you've always got your trusty M7 bayonet that is "Hi." Yes, it's close quarters combat, and sometimes it's scary. But, it does work in a pinch. I try to sneak up behind them an use it. The trick about that is to make it sound as close to "Hi, I know you." as possible so they turn around without their b!tch shield up. But be on your toes! Before they can formulate an opinion or finish their "who is this guy" thought, you've got to touch them and make them laugh.
"Hi... I was trying to get to the bar.*nudge* Just kidding, what's your name?" "Hi... Hold this. *hand her an empty glass* Just playin'... "
"Hi... Oops! *nudge* I thought you were her...*point to someone that's close, but hotter... or uglier... or fat... or whatever you want to work from, even a dude (Oh, snap! She's a dude!)*"
"Hi... (she turns around with a frown) WHOA! What's up with the sour face? You drinking vodka lemonades?"
I've got opening pretty much down. It's such a non-problem, it's silly. I realized: There is no spoon.
Just the other night, I went up to the bar to get a drink and I bumped into a girl by accident. When she turned around and smiled, I started bobbing my head goofy-style to the stupid song that was playing like, "What?". She mirrored me! She put a silly face on and started dancing silly too! Without a word, I grabbed her up and started goofy dancing with her for like... 5 seconds. Then, the bartender stopped at my empty glass and I completely ignored her to order my drink and pay. Afterwards, the song changed to something slower and I turned to her and asked: "Well? Come on, now!" We proceeded to be silly and started a convo. I had no intention of "opening" her, but just went with the flow.
Turn off the thinking, and turn on the "good time having". When you're having a good time, opening becomes a non-issue. Think more in terms of "DJ" and less in terms of "PUA".
