Ive noticed whenever I cold approach on the streets and try to get a womans number that my numbers are low in actually getting the womans phone number. They are even lower if I pull up in my car alongside and try to get a phone number. Are these ways outdated? If they are outdated, what would be better ways to get with women in public?
It is not outdated that is the issue. It's your approach and most likely the vibe you give that is.
In terms of cold approach being outdated, it is if you make it to be. We just know that cold approach is the real way to build confidence and social skills. So in all honestly, keep at it. Expect you will suck and will have no results for a while.
Be like Bruce Lee and practice that kick 1000 times. At some point, sooner than later, that kick will be fatal.
Now to be specific, as we have discussed in the past. Women have a huge wall when it comes to any guy that will approach them. So even if you have your A-game, they will automatically and subconsciously be guarded. Even more so if you literally stop in your car to approach and don't get out, that comes across as creepy (more so if you have a luxury car or a van). If you are on a motorcycle, like us, you are golden. Motorcycles are better than any online dating app. Just don't be a moron while riding, leave the wheelies off the road.
To overcome this guard or wall, confidence and the correct vibe are critical. Don't approach with an agenda, be light and quick. You initiate with preferably a funny comment, observation (we avoid giving compliments unless you are genuine about it), instill some mystery as to who you are, make her feel good (that's also key), and you end the conversation.
The bottom line, be genuine about your approach and have zero agenda. Women pick up on hidden agendas really easily. Once you get good at that, you will have a solid sense of when a woman will be willing to give out their number. But do expect rejection, it is super common. However, rejection in this sense is your real teacher.
Last tip: We usually set up a date right then and there (depending on how we are gauging her vibe and response) by simply saying something like "Hey, I'm actually going to [insert place] [insert day] night, let me know if you wanna join me". DO NOT force her to say yes or no right there and then, give her time to let you know. If she is truly interested she will text you back asking for details. If she doesn't, just follow up later that week with another "let me know if you wanna join me" invitation or straight-up "do you want to" invitation. If she is super interested she will make it happen, if she is slightly interested she will at least offer an alternative date, if she is not she will flake out again. At that point, move on.
All of this while you do this 3 to 4 times a day for 90 days.
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