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[–]sinking_sunk 8 points9 points10 points 14 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
Since she's an HB10, she might not get approached all the often. Good work giving it a shot.
In this situation, I don't like pickup lines. You'll see her over and and over again on campus, so no need to close.
Rather, I say approach her as you would a guy. As if you're trying to make a friend. Comment on her cool phone. If it doesn't seem like you're trying to pick her up, you are much less threatening. Say you noticed she was sitting alone and wondered if she wanted some company. You have been looking for cool people to meet on campus.
I say don't comment on her looks and don't try to flatter her. You'll come off as more genuine and are automatically immune to the "silent stare" because you're trying to initiate genuine dialogue. Some may scream "friend zone bait!" but you're just trying to get basic rapport. Once you're in, then you can compliment, etc.
Just forget about the last encounter, and don't try to explain it away.
[–]-Antrix-1 points 14 years ago [recovered] (1 child) | Copy Link
I think this is the best option, I'm going to go talk to her ask her if it's cool with her if I take this seat and just have a nice normal conversation if I must address the first encounter I will do it.
[–]sinking_sunk 1 point2 points3 points 14 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Excellent. I win all the internets.
Seriously, let us know how it goes. College girls are usually open to any sane, confident approach. If you don't feel like you're trying to pick her up and she naturally won't feel like she has to deflect you. Good luck.
[–]ta890 23 points24 points25 points 14 years ago (5 children) | Copy Link
The opener was a bit weird. You noticed her and you had to know her name? Does that happen to every person you notice day to day? What actually happened was you saw her, thought she was cute, and you'd be kicking yourself the rest of the day if you didn't go and say hi to her. That's what you should have said, because it correctly and honestly articulated your feelings at that time.
But that's all in the past... now you're in damage control.
There are a couple of options, assuming that she will remember you from the previous... encounter. It's important you follow up the next day (or ASAP) so that the next time to you see her it's perceived more as a continuation.
Personally I prefer Option 2, but it's probably going to come down to your personal preference & style, as well as how the ACTUAL interaction happened (as opposed to your interpretation and what you have shared with us from that interpretation).
[–]30vanquish 16 points17 points18 points 14 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Seconding Option 2.
Always use a purpose to approach.
"Hey found you cute, had to talk to you" Cute = purpose.
"Hey you look interesting with that jacket, had to talk to you" Jacket, interesting = purpose.
[–]thisis4reddit 3 points4 points5 points 14 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
It was more than weird. It was creepy. Guys have done this to me before and all I hear is, "I have noticed you many times. I will see you again. I may just think you're pretty but I may also want to cut off your fingers and grow flowers out of your palms." (I'm not actually paranoid but if your opener is going to be that creepy and I have nothing invested in you, I'm not going to fight hard to make you seem sweet and normal.)
IMO Option 2 is the best. Implicitly explains why you noticed her, makes you seem less threatening, and is the most casual. But I'd prep yourself with some talking points at least. Saying someone is cute isn't really an opener and you've already said 'hi'.
[–]Mashu009 4 points5 points6 points 14 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Number 2 is best. Like I got nervous, I don't usually act like that, but your different..
[–]revbobdobbs 2 points3 points4 points 14 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Good on you for giving it a shot. But she rejected you. So move on.
Most girls like it when cool guys approach them. But some girls are simply too insecure to handle self-directed attention.
Congratulations - you screened her out. Let her drop from your mind.
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[–][deleted] 0 points1 point2 points 14 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
"eehh.ehhhehe...Because, you know. I collect them. Names that is...can I have yours...ehhe hehe... uuhhuuhrrrgh... hehe..."
[–]FackingCanuck 2 points3 points4 points 14 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Call her out on it. "You're looking at me like I have 3 eyes, what's the matter, have you not been hit on before? Based on how good you look I refuse to believe that that's true, so you must simply be shocked by my ridiculous swagger"
You'd demonstrate intent, compliment her, and be fun/cocky in 2 sentences.
[–]helalo 4 points5 points6 points 14 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
if she looks at you funny again, look her in the eyes and ask if she thinks your funny looking , the second she opens her mouth, strike with your pimp hand on her face.
[–]ronson_magee 2 points3 points4 points 14 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
you are the misogynist troll on OP's shoulder.
[–]JustPikey 0 points1 point2 points 14 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Don't tell her you have to know her name. That already gives her the leverage. Basically, by the end of your conversation she should want to know your name-- after she tells you hers.
Make her want to qualify herself. Yeah, she looks good, but approach her with your chest puffed out not giving a fuck and be the confident, interesting and outgoing motherfucker you know you are.
"So I'll see you around, I see you around a lot here"
Gonna field test this gem of a line... :D
Nah, man. Great you got balls for the approach.
I would try a 2nd approach with...
"Oh...see! I told you we were going to see each other around. You know ...see? Get it? Ok...seeee you around! hehe...your name? See you!!"
Or just go with option 2 from t890. ;)
[–]omgitscolin -3 points-2 points-1 points 14 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
"Are you gonna give me your number, or just stand there with your mouth open?"
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