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is THIS how I approach women???

I've never been good at approaching women, its always frustrating when i see a girl i like and i think she likes me, because i am always too shy to make a move, or even know how to do it. it just seems so strange to me... and even though we live in modern times, chances are the girl wont make the first move... right?

so i was asking this guy i know what he does if he sees a girl he likes. he said to 'boldly approach her and tell her your name, and ask to buy her a drink". Is it really that simple? I mean if im standing outside Russel Square Station and make eye contact with an attractive redhead again, do I just walk up to her and say "Hello my name is Kyle, I was wondering If you wanted to get coffee with me".

any advice girls and guys?

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maybe.
but she could just say no.
then how silly do you feel.
Reply 2
Anonymous
maybe.
but she could just say no.
then how silly do you feel.


Why is this anon ?

Op. Whenever I want to chat up a girl I get wasted. It helps,
Reply 3
don't use a cheesey line....that won't get you anywhere.....make eye contact and be confident.....all women love sum1 who can make them laugh.....beware of cheesy jokes though as well! just be yourself and put urself out there
Reply 4
Personally I walk up, say whatever I'm thinking, then proceed to talk whatevers on my mind for the next 10-15 minutes.

If she laughs at what I'm saying and seems to like me, it's all good. If she doesn't, I walk up to the next one and repeat the process.

It doesn't require much thought or effort to be honest.
Reply 5
Oooh, Anon., that's a cut.

Come on girls, help us out here.
I agree with this chap. I am in the same situation!

I'm not (in my opinion) a bad looking chap, and it frustrates me.

Help!
Reply 6
Say to her, I'm no Fred Flinstone but i can make your bed rock.
I can only recommend being wasted.... I am no good though.

If you really want help, i found this facebook group is great (haha)
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=2224346404
Reply 7
[QUOTE='[.J.R.<3.]']maybe.
but she could just say no.
then how silly do you feel.

If that's the worst that can happen then you're fine. If she says no you smile, shrug and walk away :smile:
Reply 8
Truce
Personally I walk up, say whatever I'm thinking, then proceed to talk whatevers on my mind for the next 10-15 minutes.

If she laughs at what I'm saying and seems to like me, it's all good. If she doesn't, I walk up to the next one and repeat the process.

It doesn't require much thought or effort to be honest.


What do you think a girl thinks when you walk around trying it on with everybody ?

A guy a school does this and wonders why no-one ever bites, though to be fair he is ginger and annoying.
Reply 9
though to be fair he is ginger and annoying.


LOL
Reply 10
Gan
Oooh, Anon., that's a cut.

Come on girls, help us out here.
I agree with this chap. I am in the same situation!

I'm not (in my opinion) a bad looking chap, and it frustrates me.

Help!


In my personal opinion, cheesy lines can be funny but only in the right situation, like a club or something when you've both had a little to drink.

I wouldn't recomend being wasted as you will just look like a **** lol.

And yea go up and chat, start with the weather if you really lack something, smile and be friendly, but non threateningly friendly.
definitely_maybe
don't use a cheesey line....that won't get you anywhere.....make eye contact and be confident.....all women love sum1 who can make them laugh.....beware of cheesy jokes though as well! just be yourself and put urself out there


im sorry but this annoys me... ive heard this stuff from countless people, it tells me nothing at all. obviously dont be cheesy, but what does that mean!? anyway, im actually looking for a way of opening conversation... i understand making her laugh is good, but i cannot just walk up and say something i percieve to be funny. can i?


and as for being myself, it just seems wierd to walk up to a stranger and beging unleashing my thoughts onto them. they would just be freaked. i need an OPENER FOR CONVERSATION
a "hey, hows it going" is the best way to aproach anyone, what follows after is what is important.
Don't tell her your name straight away, and whatever you do DON'T BUY HER A DRINK!

Just go up and start talking. Talk about something in the general area, talk about something that's just happened in general. Just make sure it's fairly fun and light hearted. Introduce yourself after you've had a few minutes of interesting conversation.
Reply 14
Hey,
lovely weather today isn't it?

or

Hey,
is this seat taken?

or

Hey,
I couldn't help but notice you're reading x?

or

Hey,
Are you heading to the uni as well? (after spotting prospectus; apply to other situation)
regretably_indie


and as for being myself, it just seems wierd to walk up to a stranger and beging unleashing my thoughts onto them. they would just be freaked. i need an OPENER FOR CONVERSATION


usually I ask what their favourite film is. A lot of people in london ask "so what do you do?" Basically just ask some sort of question that will lead on to conversation..its basic talking to people, there's no real science or methodology to it.

Just open with a question and try not to be too boring.
Reply 16
and as for being myself, it just seems wierd to walk up to a stranger and beging unleashing my thoughts onto them. they would just be freaked. i need an OPENER FOR CONVERSATION


what i mean is.....don't try and be some 'cool' guy or whatever...i'm not saying go and unleash ur thoughts on her haha just don't put on a front cos she'll probs see through it. Just be genuine and ask her normal stuff like where she's from and what course she's studying at uni etc (if ur in uni)
Reply 17
definitely_maybe
what i mean is.....don't try and be some 'cool' guy or whatever...i'm not saying go and unleash ur thoughts on her haha just don't put on a front cos she'll probs see through it. Just be genuine and ask her normal stuff like where she's from and what course she's studying at uni etc (if ur in uni)


Yeah I think you are right.
You can't let them know what you're doing!
You have to make them think that you're just having a nice conversation.

YOU HAVE TO TRICK THEM!






















Is this correct?
Reply 18
YOU HAVE TO TRICK THEM!


NO! that's the complete opposite! haha
this is how its all done:

Hey. :hubba:

I like sex. :teeth: