Most pickup lines are really just jokes. They’re funny to talk about with your friends, but if you actually use them on a woman you will usually turn them off. It’s best to start conversations naturally, but this isn’t always possible. Here are some conversation openers that work more effectively.
Compliment her – The problem with the majority of pickup lines is that they come out of nowhere, and don’t have anything to do with what is going on around you. It’s better to use a pickup line that applies to the situation itself. Pick out something about the woman that you like, and compliment them on it. It’s best to compliment her on something she did, like her choice of shoes or clothes, rather than her body.
Act like you know her – It’s easy to strike up a conversation with somebody that you know. If you act like they might be somebody you know, this can be a good way to get a conversation started. It’s best if they actually do remind you of somebody you know, however. If they don’t, they’re likely to sense that something isn’t quite right.
Tell a story – Everybody has an interesting story to tell. Try to find a way to summarize the story in one short sentence, and open with that. If the line is intriguing enough, she will want you to elaborate on it. This is excellent because it tells the woman something about you, rather than just letting her know that you have an interest.
Keep it simple – Ask if you can buy her a drink, or even come right out and ask if she’s single. These are beautiful in their simplicity, boldness, and comfort. They don’t seem contrived or sneaky, which is exactly what makes most pickup lines so awful.
Act serious about something ridiculous – Women like confidence and humour. If you choose something absurd to talk about, and act extremely serious about it, you manage to display both of these traits at once. You display confidence because you are acting completely serious about something, without being concerned that she might not agree with you. You are being funny because it’s obvious that you don’t really mean what you are saying. This implies that you aren’t easily offended, and easy to talk to.
Talk about somebody else – Women are used to men coming up to them and talking about themselves, or complimenting them. If you talk about somebody else instead, they will immediately notice that something different is happening, and won’t immediately put their guard up. Try talking to them about a conversation you just had with somebody, or makeup a funny story about what you think somebody else is doing.
Play make-believe – Pretending to be somebody that you aren’t can be a great pickup line, as long as you aren’t trying to hide the fact that you are pretending. Try telling them that you are a secret agent, for example. This gives you more freedom in your conversation, because you aren’t limited by talking about reality, and it is a great deal of fun.
