Yes, you DO need to be able to look another human in the eye without pissing your pants before you try to pick up women. No shit. Basic social skills are required.

But you don’t need to “build rapport” with Jamal from Chevron before you try your hand at picking up women. How are socially awkward dudes supposed to improve their skills with women if they aren’t supposed to TALK to them?

If you’re a nerdy, awkward dude and you want to learn to talk to beautiful women, go talk to beautiful women. Learn some openers. Learn how to escalate physically. Learn how to deal the deal. But you don’t need go through some useless socialization gauntlet. You’ll waste your time.