I tend to not bother hitting on or trying to close women while they're at work unless they approach me. I've never worked a service job, but I can imagine how much of a pain in the ass it must be for an attractive female. With that said....

About a month ago I was out at a bar with some guy friends. Weeknight, beers after work kind of deal. One of my friends came up to me and told me the bartender was asking about me. I glance over, she's very cute. I had far too much going on to even consider introducing another girl into the fold, so I just kind of smirked, nodded to my friend, and let it go.

Last week we head over to the same place, and if you've read any story ever, you know that she happened to be working that night as well. I spent some time at the bar, made small talk with her, and told her to come find me when she had a free minute. She stops by our table and I take her off to the side.

For the record, I'm generally a bit smirky/playful when I begin to interact with a new woman. It helps to screen boring and easily offended girls. I've had to calibrate this quite a bit to not seem like some arrogant asshole. I've had some HORRIFIC blowouts before I dialed this back. I consider myself to be very good looking in the traditional sense and my belief is the more attractive you are, the less of a cocky attitude you can have before it seems like you're being a dick.

As far as I can recall, this is how the conversation took place:

M: So I heard you were asking about me

HB8: Smiles, looks away, blushes I like to keep tabs on who comes into my bar

M: We're not in high school, you can just come talk to me

HB8: You're rude!

M: No, you're just too sensitive. Why don't I grab your number so we don't have to keep meeting like this?

HB8: I'm actually talking to someone...I don't really like to talk/date two guys at the same time.

M: I just wanted your number, no one said anything about a date.

HB8: Oh, you just want to be friends?

M: No, I've got enough friends. Speaking of which, I really should get back to my table. I won't ask again, so if you want to hang out sometime, drop your number by the table before you leave.

HB8: You're very persistent. My number is xxx-xxxx.

I tell her I'm going to text her dirty things, which of course, my first text simply says "Dirty things." Thank you PUA community for that one.

Our first text convo, word for word:

M: Dirty things.

HB8: Smh.

M: Whatever. Text me sometime and I'll show you how much of a gentlemen I can really be.

HB8: We shall see.

M: I hope so.

HB8: Have a good night NN.

This was on a Monday, and I didn't text her for the rest of the week. That following Friday, she texts me first and we make small talk. My text game is pretty good at this point, I don't really shy away from texting back and forth with a girl when she initiates the conversations. She has initiated every conversation we've had since, added me on FB, and has asked to see me every night since Friday. I've been too busy, so tonight is the first chance I've had to go down and see her.

Yes, it's just a #-close, but I think someone detailing the interaction from first encounter to first text makes for an interesting FR. She seems fun, we'll see how tonight goes. As usual, I'll try and answer questions or clarify comments as I can.

Edit: Spelling.