I was really solid at college daygame but since I've graduated it's been a little different considering women in the city look at your value and other things more closely (Not everyone has the same status unlike in college).

So I just wanted opinions on what your methods are to see if I can work with my own method.

TLDR: I usually open direct but having trouble conversing after the opener in the city due to not being able to fall on easy college commonalities, any tips?