~ archived since 2018 ~
Popular
Other
[deleted]
[–]nochinzilch 102 points103 points104 points 4 years ago (11 children) | Copy Link
Don’t bother people in the street when they are busy walking, they will think you are a lunatic. Find places where people are more receptive to communication.
[–]bothersomeperson 11 points12 points13 points 4 years ago (10 children) | Copy Link
such as where?
[–]The_Wisest 44 points45 points46 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Any sort of business - bars/clubs/coffee shops/small food shops in NYC where you are in close proximity to people and can engage in small talk
[–]brimac1234 27 points28 points29 points 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
a girl asked me to take a photo of her in the city… we got chatting and went on a 5 hour date the next day
[–]KinxTheTimeStripper 2 points3 points4 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
"Got to talking" means literally nothing without details about what went well
[–]ImmolationIdiot 33 points34 points35 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Titty bars
[–]WhiteningMcClean 5 points6 points7 points 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
I don’t live in NYC but I met a nice girl in a coffee shop last time I was there. The subway can also be decent if she’s not wearing headphones or walking somewhere.
[–]invaderjif 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Charging stations ftw.
[–]Invest2prosper 4 points5 points6 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Central Park
[–][deleted] 4 points5 points6 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Im in NYC, its fast paced. You have to know social cues. Subway ride good time to strike up a convo. Someone walking down the street, it could go both ways. Generally not worth it. Waiting in line, at bars/clubs, restaurants. Generally places where people are grouped up for a common purpose is perfect for striking convo.
[–]0ddlyyy 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Starbucks, that’s where all the girls are.
[–]CowgirlBebop575 54 points55 points56 points 4 years ago* (5 children) | Copy Link
Whenever someone in NYC has approached me it has always been for money, some charity petition, a religious tract, or because they were generally off. There is nothing in the world that would make me stop for a stranger in the streets of NYC, nothing. Ain't nobody got time to hear a sales pitch or risk being stabbed.
You'd have better success in a bar or some other social area. The aforementioned people usually don't frequent those places so people will be less guarded.
[–]FaithInStrangers94 6 points7 points8 points 4 years ago (4 children) | Copy Link
What if someone approached you wearing a cowboy bebop shirt?
[–]CowgirlBebop575 8 points9 points10 points 4 years ago (3 children) | Copy Link
I would maybe hesitate for a second before continuing walking and avoiding eye contact.
[–]Invest2prosper -1 points0 points1 point 4 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
Lol! Yep, sounds about right. The sidewalk is just a path from A to B and C. No one appreciates others just blindly stopping and blocking the path for idle conversation. It tough enough w those with cell phones.in their faces trying to text while pedestrians need to circumvent them.
[–]CowgirlBebop575 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Lol, the number of times that I have regretted making eye contact with someone in NYC is too high! Many see it as a license to rope you into some nonsense.
[–]Invest2prosper 3 points4 points5 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I’d say try talking to a person at a crosswalk before the light turns but most people will cross so long as there is no nearby vehicle or if light changes quickly. Plus, they will usually ignore you or give you the “evil eye”.
[–]SexxyMoeFoe 17 points18 points19 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Simple, if someone looks busy or focused on something, leave them alone. No one wants to be stopped and maybe miss their train or bus, be late to a meeting etc. Go for people who don't look like they need to be somewhere
Also, if you are trying to seduce or pick someone up, the advice about clubs or bars is totally correct. Don't try on someone who looks occupied...
[–][deleted] 4 years ago* (1 child) | Copy Link
[permanently deleted]
[–]FaithInStrangers94 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
I do say the thoroughfares of this particular metropolis are positively sordid and malodorous, and the womenfolk are dressed terribly indecently!
[–]Hai_Im_Adam 12 points13 points14 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
try nightgame, bars clubs etc.
[–][deleted] 14 points15 points16 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
As a Jersey City-er who goes to NYC often:
A. The way you become more approachable to women is by going to settings that women are more willing to be approached by - bars, clubs, house parties, that sort of stuff. Absolutely nobody wants to be stopped in the middle of the street going about their day. You could maybe make an exception if it’s a weekend night and both of you have obviously just come out of a club. Another exception might be talking to people on the train / bus, but that’s a BIG IF and if you notice signs that she’s not into it, leave her alone right away.
B. Assuming you’re talking to women in the correct settings, watch your body language and eye contact. Make sure that when you position your body, you aren’t physically blocking her or cutting her off from being able to get out should she want to (don’t stand in front of her if she’s got her back to the wall, don’t set next to her if she’s sitting inside a booth, but sit opposite her instead).
Women are often consciously / subconsciously afraid that men might potentially hurt them given the physiological differences, so you need to give her some space in terms of how you position your body in relation to hers.
[–]phuasjn 4 points5 points6 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
When people are walking that fast you need to have a strong reason to approach them for example - Asking for directions, Direct compliment. Find a place where people are standing instead like the subway station when they are waiting for a friend. Alternatively go into shopping malls when people are browsing clothes, books, coffee shops and are more receptive to approaching.
[–]potatoeswithfries 10 points11 points12 points 4 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
Here's some reading on the subject. Personally I have an approach based on this and I apply it somewhere else than NYC - it works, I'm assuming it'll work even better in NYC. Might need some tweaking to fit the times and your personality though.
[–]convexicon-01 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
This is super helpful thanks
[–]itzReborn 3 points4 points5 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Also wondering from nyc, everyone either doesn’t want to be bother or has headphones on.
[–]JohnnyLazer17 8 points9 points10 points 4 years ago (4 children) | Copy Link
Go to Washington Square
[–][deleted] 4 points5 points6 points 4 years ago* (3 children) | Copy Link
Yup where girls get approached nonstop and bums are everywhere
[–]d0pey911 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Haha it’s a well known pick up artist spot, it’s great for people watching haha my wife and I love to sit and watch them fail
[–]JohnnyLazer17 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Union square?
[–][deleted] 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Yeah that's better. Williamsburg is my favorite
[–]Empty-Afternoon-3975 4 points5 points6 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Only visited NYC a few times but each time the women were the same there. If anything the younger girls were excited to try new things and talk to people. So what can you do? Idk, we don't know what exactly you're doing. Most likely what and how you're talking is either boring or your body language is self sabotaging you. Give me an example of what happened to you and we can further help.
[–]ohropax 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Walk by their sides and screen really hard for receptiveness. Its NYC man, millions of girls, you could literally ask hundreds of girls straight away for a date and hold your phone to them.
You can try whatever.
[–]invaderjif 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Target cute tourists? They generally stand out.
[–]hengdai76 2 points3 points4 points 4 years ago (9 children) | Copy Link
1) Having lived in LA for a while, believe me, DG is much easier here. This is a naturally social city.
2) NG is amazing here.
3) To understand both of the above, just follow whatever pickup content gets you approaching, and apply it.
4) Anyone who wants to go out to game in NYC, PM me.
[–]poly_nerdy_panda -1 points0 points1 point 4 years ago (8 children) | Copy Link
day game only works for college-aged guys tho
[–]d0pey911 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (7 children) | Copy Link
I met my wife through day game. We were both 30 years old. Day game can work for anyone.
[–]poly_nerdy_panda 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (6 children) | Copy Link
doing what like a convention or where are you doing game all day walking around? I met a ton of girls at conventions and meetups but i dont count that as day game
[–]d0pey911 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (5 children) | Copy Link
I was smoking a cig in front of my office building, must have been 3pm or so, she passed by and caught my eye, I approached her got her number and the rest is history.
[–]poly_nerdy_panda 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (4 children) | Copy Link
I call that fate not game lol... I had the same experience meeting my ex she was out with a bunch of her friends but she was(is) lesbian wearing a female-female cymbal on her neck and has a rainbow flag among a ton of other tattoos.
I totally made out with one of her friends and wasn't trying to game her cause I thought it was a waste of time but we had a ton in common and even talked about RSD, pickup, one-night stands, etc... Yeah we would be together still but I really wanted a kid since i'm 40. If your girlfriend/wife likes girls let me know I can share some tips what worked for us getting a ton of 3 ways with other girls and a ton of fooling around too.. dam I really miss those days but i would trade random hook ups for a family to call my own
Was def a combination of fate + game haha. I was working real estate in Manhattan at the time, and made it a habit to approach at least 5 women a day. If I hadn’t established the habit to go after what I want every day I wouldn’t have had the balls to approach her. I do agree though that everything after the approach itself was fate.
I feel you on wanting to start a family, it’s totally worth it when you meet the right person. Until then it’s really a numbers game. I admit I got really lucky.
[–]wakaflocka987 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (2 children) | Copy Link
My girl likes girls, been tryna get a 3 some for a minute. Tips?
[–]poly_nerdy_panda 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
there is a video that john anthony lifestyle does on the topic I been using more less the same strategy for years
[–]wakaflocka987 1 point2 points3 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
On threesome game?
Save up for surgery to remove a rib?
As some who has game in NYC for over a year. I tired of it Brooklyn and New Jersey are better
[–]poly_nerdy_panda -1 points0 points1 point 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Day game is such a waste of time unless you are 18-25 and got nothing else going on. Instead, I would go to hot yoga,Hitt class or in big cities they have MLM who have a bunch of hot 20-something females trying to sell you herbal life or whatever the fuck.I would then invite them out to so and so at the club, or if you hate clubbing go invite them to a hike.
I personally had a lot more lay's going this route.
option 2 tell them you are a promoter (doesn't have to be true) you should be networking with guys who are dj's or promoters and tell them you know a lot of girls because you are a frat bro (doesn't have to be true) just don't stick on those topics.
I actually was a Promoter and DJ at age 22-25 for 4 years I rarely got laid by new girls however I did have a few fuck buddies. I think my lay rate was about 2-4 new girls a year but i did have a ton of girls I only did oral stuff with for whatever reason. I think 16-20 years ago women weren't as open to fucking as today's women at clubbing ages
I tired day game a few times like approach at the street in SF and new york-- yeah big waste of time for me
[–]gangweedsavedme -1 points0 points1 point 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Get them to come to you
[–]FaithInStrangers94 2 points3 points4 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
By playing a pokeflute?
[+]anou142 -14 points-13 points-12 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Be more assertive when stoping them ( stop em like they own you money ) and then tell em right away why u stopped them..
[–][deleted] 4 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
[–]warrenrb1981 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Everyone is afraid to try. Lol.
[–]distawest 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
People have to be relaxed in order to be talked ... like you dont ask your boss a raise when he's running to the toilet
[–]warrenrb1981 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago* (0 children) | Copy Link
My sure-fire way? Stop them and ask for directions. You can do this ANYWHERE. ANYTIME. To ANYBODY.
“Excuse me, are you from around here? I’m trying to find “a Good place to eat” or “a good place to hang out”, etc. (The idea is being vague for them to think alittle.)
You can test it out around Times Square. Either they help you or they don’t. You can do this SHAMELESSLY all day long.
Once they help/ engage you, you steer interaction the way you want it to go.
My idea of using this is particularly if they’re coming at your direction, so you can almost just stand there or get in there path (but don’t be overzealous). It also helps to look alittle like you’re lost (do not go overboard), in order to not look like a salesperson.
[–]OmbraElettrica 0 points1 point2 points 4 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Change city.
Sit on a park bench and read a book
© TheRedArchive 2026. All rights reserved.created by /u/dream-hunter
[–]nochinzilch 102 points103 points104 points (11 children) | Copy Link
[–]bothersomeperson 11 points12 points13 points (10 children) | Copy Link
[–]The_Wisest 44 points45 points46 points (0 children) | Copy Link
[–]brimac1234 27 points28 points29 points (1 child) | Copy Link
[–]KinxTheTimeStripper 2 points3 points4 points (0 children) | Copy Link
[–]ImmolationIdiot 33 points34 points35 points (0 children) | Copy Link
[–]WhiteningMcClean 5 points6 points7 points (1 child) | Copy Link
[–]invaderjif 0 points1 point2 points (0 children) | Copy Link
[–]Invest2prosper 4 points5 points6 points (0 children) | Copy Link
[–][deleted] 4 points5 points6 points (0 children) | Copy Link
[–]0ddlyyy 0 points1 point2 points (0 children) | Copy Link
[–]CowgirlBebop575 54 points55 points56 points (5 children) | Copy Link
[–]FaithInStrangers94 6 points7 points8 points (4 children) | Copy Link
[–]CowgirlBebop575 8 points9 points10 points (3 children) | Copy Link
[–]Invest2prosper -1 points0 points1 point (2 children) | Copy Link
[–]CowgirlBebop575 1 point2 points3 points (1 child) | Copy Link
[–]Invest2prosper 3 points4 points5 points (0 children) | Copy Link
[–]SexxyMoeFoe 17 points18 points19 points (0 children) | Copy Link
[–][deleted] (1 child) | Copy Link
[–]FaithInStrangers94 1 point2 points3 points (0 children) | Copy Link
[–]Hai_Im_Adam 12 points13 points14 points (0 children) | Copy Link
[–][deleted] 14 points15 points16 points (0 children) | Copy Link
[–]phuasjn 4 points5 points6 points (0 children) | Copy Link
[–]potatoeswithfries 10 points11 points12 points (2 children) | Copy Link
[–]convexicon-01 1 point2 points3 points (0 children) | Copy Link
[–]itzReborn 3 points4 points5 points (0 children) | Copy Link
[–]JohnnyLazer17 8 points9 points10 points (4 children) | Copy Link
[–][deleted] 4 points5 points6 points (3 children) | Copy Link
[–]d0pey911 1 point2 points3 points (0 children) | Copy Link
[–]JohnnyLazer17 0 points1 point2 points (1 child) | Copy Link
[–][deleted] 0 points1 point2 points (0 children) | Copy Link
[–]Empty-Afternoon-3975 4 points5 points6 points (0 children) | Copy Link
[–]ohropax 1 point2 points3 points (0 children) | Copy Link
[–]invaderjif 1 point2 points3 points (0 children) | Copy Link
[–]hengdai76 2 points3 points4 points (9 children) | Copy Link
[–]poly_nerdy_panda -1 points0 points1 point (8 children) | Copy Link
[–]d0pey911 0 points1 point2 points (7 children) | Copy Link
[–]poly_nerdy_panda 0 points1 point2 points (6 children) | Copy Link
[–]d0pey911 1 point2 points3 points (5 children) | Copy Link
[–]poly_nerdy_panda 0 points1 point2 points (4 children) | Copy Link
[–]d0pey911 1 point2 points3 points (0 children) | Copy Link
[–]wakaflocka987 0 points1 point2 points (2 children) | Copy Link
[–]poly_nerdy_panda 0 points1 point2 points (1 child) | Copy Link
[–]wakaflocka987 1 point2 points3 points (0 children) | Copy Link
[–]FaithInStrangers94 1 point2 points3 points (0 children) | Copy Link
[–][deleted] 0 points1 point2 points (0 children) | Copy Link
[–]poly_nerdy_panda -1 points0 points1 point (0 children) | Copy Link
[–]gangweedsavedme -1 points0 points1 point (1 child) | Copy Link
[–]FaithInStrangers94 2 points3 points4 points (0 children) | Copy Link
[+]anou142 -14 points-13 points-12 points (0 children) | Copy Link
[–][deleted] (1 child) | Copy Link
[–]warrenrb1981 0 points1 point2 points (0 children) | Copy Link
[–]distawest 0 points1 point2 points (0 children) | Copy Link
[–]warrenrb1981 0 points1 point2 points (0 children) | Copy Link
[–]OmbraElettrica 0 points1 point2 points (0 children) | Copy Link
[–][deleted] 0 points1 point2 points (0 children) | Copy Link