Good Openers (aka Pick up lines)

[goof'schik]

I said "god-bless you" to the guy walking past me in the parking lot of the library. He sneezed, and I was taught when you hear someone sneeze you say "god-bless you". I wasn't raised religious, just polite (for the most part).

He said thank you. I didn't stop walking and neither did he. I was leaving and he was walking in. I hold doors, talk to kids (only with a parent present) babies are just too damn ass cute not to make faces at or play peek a boo with.

[constantlylearning]

That is being courteous and a proper individual which is BUENO...........

[goof'schik]

Merci (one of very few french words I know)

[constantlylearning]

Merci Beaucoup........... and I would reply........de rien

[Lost one]

Its so damn awkward all over. Go to a relaxing public place and you will see tons of alone (possibly single) people crowded all around and NO ONE is talking to each other. Its hard to believe, but that's reality. If you do say something, half the time people look at you like "what the Hell?". I am defiantly and awkward loner trying to learn how to be more social and date. This is hard. I always thought something was wrong with me because everyone is getting along and I just watch. Now that I am more willing to interact, not many others are. If humans are "social creatures", then why would we rather confront people then communicate? Why hide behind computers and cell phones?

I love the internet because I learn so much ( this site included ) that I would never know from life. Sadly, that's because its hard to talk to everyone and share information. Approach is the hardest part of meeting people because most people are self programmed to hate or ignore you.

[goof'schik]

What kind of a relaxing public place are you talking about? Before you go think of 10 questions you could ask anyone there. In a bookstore, you could ask someone what they are reading, who is the author, have they read any of their other books, where is the section or shelf they saw that book, any other books they would suggest as you've already read that book or you should read this other book you read that book last month and found it very interesting. Before you know it your sitting and having a coffee and a great conversation.

[goof'schik]

Originally Posted by constantlylearning

Merci Beaucoup........... and I would reply........de rien

When I was younger I went on a ski trip to Mt Tremblant in Quebec, we had sat down to our first meal at the resort and the waiter came and asked us parlez-vous francais? After an awkward moment of silence, I said no, he then started to take our order in english. As soon as he left everyone wanted to know what he had said. They did laugh when I told them he wanted to know if we spoke french. My dad, younger brother, his friend and his friends dad were very impressed that I understood. That was about all I understood. I can count to 10 too. 3 months of french 32 years ago, I'm lucky I remember that much.

[constantlylearning]

You need to broaden your horizons don't you????
There is more to the story I believe.

[goof'schik]

It was a great trip. I found the treasure, a gift certificate to the ski shop, for that week. It was the ski instructor that I had the crush on, I was 15. And yes engaged but nobody but I knew that, and it was totally innocent not even a kiss. But he got the Olympic coaches who were there that week doing training to watch me ski, again my dad told them I was not allowed to compete because of my heart. He so didn't want his wild child throwing herself down the Alps.

[pink_menace]

Originally Posted by madeye

Men and Ladies please by all means share your little ways of getting that person you want to be introduced to in a public setting

My personal favorite was these two ways:

Ask for an opinion about something funny or meaningless.

Or if A girl was in a group with guys i would strike up a convo with a guy about sports or something introduce myself to him and ask him this question "Which one of these girls is your girlfriend so I dont accidentally hit on her, then 90 percent of the time that guy introduces me to his group for me"

The opinion was always the best. Even if i dint get a number or strike up any attraction it always felt comfortable and natural.

hmnnn...nice tricks...so now am well informed....