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[–]pua_metro_gnome 19 points20 points21 points 14 years ago (5 children) | Copy Link
Honestly it's simpler. Take your fucking headphones out of your ears, don't play with your phone when your bored and interact with your surroundings and the people around you. It's a simple as talking to everyone, this will make it more natural going up and like you said just talking to her, that's all it really is.
[–]SoHiSoFly 6 points7 points8 points 14 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Yeah I told a guy earlier stop fucking with the technology medium and do some f2f or face to face interaction.
[–]pua_metro_gnome 7 points8 points9 points 14 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Exactly.. People are getting so disconnect from the world. Those who realize this and fight to stay sociable know what's up!
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[–]Djdemonic6 points 14 years ago* [recovered] (1 child) | Copy Link
Be confident, dont apologize for anything you say, and pretend your talking to a friend that you talk to all the time.
[–]Roodeaus -1 points0 points1 point 14 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Don't apologize, don't end your sentence with "I don't know" or "whatever". You are you and that's what you'll ever be (acceptance)...and then some (confidence). "You're fuckin awesome"
[–]Lead ModeratorThrowawayPUA 8 points9 points10 points 14 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
In a way, it is that simple. If you don't approach a girl and talk, nothing happens at all. Even a master PUA has to approach girls and talk, or nothing happens.
But after that, like all human affairs, it's not so simple. It's not too hard, lots of guys do this stuff without even thinking about it. But you can make it harder, you can even make it too hard.
[–]rmbarnes 8 points9 points10 points 14 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Try it and see. You think girls won't stop. Find out.
[–]Theposhaccount 3 points4 points5 points 14 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
Ever been hit on by a gay guy? Even if you weren't into him you probably let him finish his pitch, and in your case its much less of an uphill battle.
[–]milkgasm 2 points3 points4 points 14 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
let him finish his pitch
lmao
[–]SoHiSoFly 4 points5 points6 points 14 years ago* (0 children) | Copy Link
Yeah that is the beginning.
It is a balance to doing anything in this world, and this topic is no different. You must make sure that when you approach, your approach is authoritative but gentle. You have to bathe in confidence and be assured of what you're discussing. Don't just walk up to a chick and start talking about WoW, or air cooled engines, or the Rugby World Cup. Scope a chick, comment about how pretty her sundress is and introductions ensue. Then some slight of hand must be created in order to continue a serious but light-hearted conversation. This is when you begin the game of ping-pong (your dialogue goes back in fourth in a banter manner).
This isn't like driving an automatic transmission where you cruise up to speed. You need to be tactful of your next move. For me this is similar to a manual transmission.
Approaching is in 1st gear, the hardest area to work with. Has the most torque (initial interest), and can stall your engine (the conversation) if not manipulated properly.
2nd gear to me are the next 2-4 minutes. You've gotten rolling, but not "rollin'". It's still slow and powerful. You have to solidify AMOG, and exude that confidence. Continuing with 3rd, 4th, etc., do you see where I am going with this?
You have to be cognizant of the current conversation but always thinking about, risk analyzing and your next move. I don't mean to make it look like the work of a hedge fund banker or floor trader. It's not that complicated (it can seem initially). But when out socializing, I usually shoot down really bad ideas that would kill the vibe of the folks around me.
Hey man, we're here in this seddit to help you through this process. But we can only do so much. It starts with you and your confidence in yourself. Read up on male style, pick up a socially popular hobby, begin to challenge yourself to banter with people anywhere and everywhere (not badger). Whether is be a cashier in the fast food window, telemarketer, bank teller. Get your mind sharp in order to think of small talk and light put-downs (known here as "negs"). Beginning this will be essential to your development.
My question for you is a line from a Jhene Aiko song; "Will you bounce back... or bounce backwards?" It's when you bounce back... Those are the people people enjoy talking to ;)
TL;DR: Build your self-confidence first. Then go out there chasing after wild game!!
[–][deleted] 2 points3 points4 points 14 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
The whole world of pickup, dating, relationships, and love in general is actually a lot simpler than most people think it is. It only gets complicated when people refuse to accept things that they'd rather not believe and construct elaborate alternative theories of the universe to resolve the conflict between belief and evidence.
[–]IUPUA3 points 14 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
It's really that simple, and it's easy if everything comes naturally to you, but some of us who aren't naturals had a rough path to success.
Quoting intjpua:
There's no point trying to hide the difficulty or the indecision that we all faced (or still face) when beginning down this road. This shit's hard when you're first starting out. Approach anxiety is a bitch. When you start learning and practicing pickup, you will suffer more than you did before you started...it is temporary, but you must go through it.
edit: re-framed
[–]TrippAdvice1 1 point2 points3 points 14 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Don't knock it till you try it.
[–]carrotplanter 1 point2 points3 points 14 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
If you want to approach, be approachable.
[–]kazagistar 0 points1 point2 points 14 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
There is no complexity until after you get that part down pat.
[–]Ragas 0 points1 point2 points 14 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Sure. They will not ignore you. They might say: "Die, freezing!". But usually they are quite nice.
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[–]asiagobagelshina 0 points1 point2 points 14 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Well, I think you need to show her why you're talking to her. Don't be a creep. Ask her where to go or something that doesn't come off as creepy...
[–]SnorlaxOwnsYou 0 points1 point2 points 14 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
When I was on spring break I went out of my comfort zone and started talking to the hottest girl at the bar. She was holding her card out waiting for the female bar tender to actually come over to her so I busted her balls about it a bit. From there we just started talking...
Later when I got her a drink, I asked her how many guys had already bought her drinks that night. She said I was the first. What I learned that night is that most guys don't have the balls to talk to the really beautiful girls so if you have the balls to talk to them, they're generally very receptive to it. Just give it a shot :)
[–]UnderstandableEnigma 0 points1 point2 points 14 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
Why would they keep walking? If someone came up and talked to you, even if you found them massively unattractive, would you just ignore them? Of course you wouldn't, you're not an asshole! And neither are the majority of other people, so just go and say hey, it'll work wonders :)
[–][deleted] 0 points1 point2 points 14 years ago (1 child) | Copy Link
If you're walking and someone comes up to talk to you, would you stop? Yes
Last I checked, girls are also human, so I'd guess most would have the same reaction. Also, hot girls are not a separate breed, don't treat them differently
[–]shroomdizzle1 point 14 years ago [recovered] | Copy Link
Girls are robots.
[–]iznou -1 points0 points1 point 14 years ago (0 children) | Copy Link
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