I'm in a bit of a headspin lol

I'll read a post on here saying something like 'Are you guys actually applying what you've learnt?!!'' and it'll strike a nerve

Partly because with the exception of very old PUA material, there is very little too actually 'apply' in set. Most modern game advise is about 'being present' and 'being on your path'. Maybe a few sentences about body language. But overall it's not like our interactions are any different from the guy that's never heard about 'Game' or PUA?

The other part of me is aware of all the old school 'tech'. The negs. The false time constraints. Disqualify myself, disqualify her etc

However, what either happens is (A) I apply these techniques and the girl rejects me and I think the reason was because she didn't like the neg, or maybe the routine or push/pull line I used was weird/out of place.

Or (B) i'll just be 'natural' - ask her name and age and job and stuff. She might reject me too, and then i'm thinking 'of course I got rejected. LIKe the other guy said, 'i'm not running game!' ''.

I guess i'm asking, what in terms of 'game' (game that you APPLY) do you consider to be important. What do you feel gives you an edge over teh other guy who'se never heard about game (other than just approaching I mean)