Handling TOTAL strangers with NO time.

ChaseMe

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Here's the ultimate challenge. "Running" across somebody who catches your eye,,,,in a public situation. You've got, like, ten seconds to inititiate convo, and somehow grab a number.

Typical encounters: Grocery stores, convenience stores, post office, buying gas, or even tougher,,,,walking down the street.

Here's a few ways i handle it:
1. The ****y/Funny/Goofy Stab. Hey, youve got nothing to lose. I personally prefer the goofy stab, cause it attracts smart women.
"Are you as smart as you look?" Is one i like, because it throws down a challenge in a harmless way.

2. The familiarity thing. "Don't you work out at Golds?" Even if she doesn't she might blurt out where she DOES work out, or work, etc.

3. The EXCUSE. Ask for help. Directions. Time. A woman's opinion. Shere she bought her watch.

4. The CONFESSOR. Handle with care, but in desperation, this one might earn you points. You should start it harmlessly but honestly. "This is going to sound stalker-like, but there's something fascinating about you that captured my attention. Can you tell me what it is?" Youre admitting right out that you have no opening line, but that you want to talk. You get points for charm and courage.

5. The desperation. The timing isnt right and you just dont have the energy for the bold approach, so you talk to one of her friends. The idea is to seem sincere and solid. People love to be asked for HELP.

"This might sound lame, but your friend seems incredibly cool. Can you tell me something about her,, does she have a boyfriend"?
 

mistyc

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#4 reminds me of Ross Jeffries' weasel phrases. Except his are more positive. I don't think it's a good idea to get the stalker idea in her head.. so how about things like "if I may be so bold as to say this.. somethign about you fascinated me.. blablabal". Or other weasel phrases that I don't remeber right now.
 

Awkward

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Mistyc, you get the weasel phrases wrong; you talk about softeners. Softeners loosen up what you say, weasel phrases direct her unconscious mind that what you say are going to happen even as it just seem like a question...

these are examples of weasel phrases

If you were to...
How surprised would you be...
A person can...
etc...
 

mistyc

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Originally posted by Awkward:
Mistyc, you get the weasel phrases wrong; you talk about softeners. Softeners loosen up what you say, weasel phrases direct her unconscious mind that what you say are going to happen even as it just seem like a question...

these are examples of weasel phrases

If you were to...
How surprised would you be...
A person can...
etc...
You may be right. I read his ebook back in April, so my memory's not too clear on it
 
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