i'm fairly good with the ladies, and i know most basics you people will probably tell me. i don't "neg", I'm usually fairly confident, i start conversations with strangers to get in the habit of talking to people, ect. my main problem is i don't know how to approach with intent of hitting it off or getting a number. there are certainly times in which i talk to attractive girls i don't know, but it only works as an exercise in approaching people. i can never think of opening statements or clever things to say. this is my only barrier. so my request is for you fine folks to share some of your effective conversation starters. i am NOT looking for pickup lines.