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Why Great Pick Up Lines Don't Always Work

Topic: DatingPublished June 18, 2011

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Many men have this fascination with using great pick up lines to hook up with women. Im sure that at some point there was one that gave you an unforgettable experience, be it good or bad. But despite being old and used, why do men still use them? Do they still work? Here are examples of some: "Am I dead, Angel? Cause this must be heaven!" "You must be in a wrong place - the Miss Universe contest is over there." "Are you a magnet, because I'm so attracted to you... " Great pick up lines are quick fixes especially if you're a pro when it comes to using them. the best thing of all is that its uncomplicated. If you can get away with it, why not use it right? The problem is, not all men can get away with it. A few men you see have this misconception the they sound impressive, intelligent and even endearing when using pick up lines. Women on the other hand are fed up with hearing the same BS over and over again. It sounds rehearsed and insincere. Even if you come up with a great pick up line, chances are that women would still think of it as cheap and ordinary. And at times, all it does is send her the signal that you are desperate in getting her to bed. The whole process of attracting or getting a woman's attention involves simple but well-planned steps. Another way is to present yourself as one who has a high social value. If they see you as a person whom they can rely on when things turn a bit rough, then hooking up with them becomes a breeze. Women like the idea of being with a man they can talk to and not with a man who would just stay for a night and leave before the chicken crows. This impression is what you need to establish. If you are worried about what to say to her, take a few minutes to chill and observe her. What is she wearing? What kind of book is she reading? Do you like the way she ties her hair? Gather information that you can use to create good conversation openers. For example: "I really like that color/dress/necklace on you. I'd love to know where you bought it because I need to pick up a birthday gift for my friend Jen. I bet she'd love something like that." Other effective openers are those that pertain to relationships and cheating. For example: "You girls look like experts…let me ask you a quick question. How long do you need to be dating a guy before you change the status on your Facebook page from "single" to "in a relationship"? Because my friend Jen has been with a guy for about a month, and his Facebook page still says "single"…and she's not sure whether she should say something about it." Openers are different from pick up lines and offers a more mature approach when talking to girl. At the same time, you can discretely compliment her on her fashion sense or intelligence making it difficult for her not to have a conversation with you. But you don't deliver openers and follow it up with flirtatious licking of your lips or frantic flexing your muscles. The conversation must have a casual and fun vibe. I am not completely discounting the capacity of pick up lines to work. All im saying is that unless you were born with the charm of a baby Panda, then using a pick up line won't always work.

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