People often ask me where all the good men and women are. Honestly, they’re all out there it’s just a matter of sorting through all the BS candidates to find the right man or woman for the job. Before there can be a selection process, though, there has to be an approach.
In the past I’ve suggested that women try approaching men and even got a few tips from eligible bachelors but most ladies balk at that idea, citing issues of that being a “man’s job.” If that’s the case that leaves courtship initiation up to hapless men, who nine times out of 10 don’t have a clue of how to approach women.
That’s probably why a lot of guys rely on pickup lines as a way of breaking the ice or masking the nervousness of making the first move. I’ve never been good at that sort of thing and with good reason.
Being an only child for 10 years and just the nature of my job as a writer, I have a vivid imagination. With that said, a ton of ideas pop into my head all the time. A couple years ago while sitting on the train, I randomly came up with a pickup line that I’d probably never have the balls to actually try but it’d be nice for a movie scene.
Imagine a man walks into a train car, museum, or any other public space with strangers and sees an attractive woman. He positions himself next to her, but doesn’t look or stare directly at her. Once posted alongside the woman, he pulls out a digital camera and extends his arm out to take a self-portrait that includes her in it.
By this point the woman is probably giving him the WTF?!?!-face. Before she bugs out completely, he shows her the camera’s screen and says, “I just wanted to see if we looked good together. What do you think?”
I figure one of two things could happen. A) She thinks he’s a psycho and runs away after destroying his camera. B) She smiles and strikes up a conversation.
If I were a betting man, I’d lean towards option A being the more popular reaction. Since I value the cost of my digital camera and like the idea of it remaining in one piece, I would never ever actually try anything remotely close to this in real life but I’m sure it’s not the worst thing a woman has heard or seen from a man attempting to “kick it.”
I think the reason guys resort to pickup lines and the like is because most of us don’t know how to approach a woman. Of the myriad of reasons for this could be nervousness, fear of rejection, and just not knowing better—sometimes young boys just mimic the lame game of the men before them. In an effort to break the cycle and help the dating lives of singles, I figured I’d just ask y’all.
Ladies, how would you like for a man to approach you? Are there places and/or times that a man shouldn’t approach you? What do you think of my digital camera pickup line? Would something like that ever work or is it just asking for a beatdown? What are some of the most creative pickup lines that you’ve heard from a guy? Did it actually work? What are some of the worst pickup lines you’ve ever heard? Fellas, how often do pickup lines work for you? Do you find it hard approaching women at times? If so, why? Would you prefer it if women approached you sometimes?
Speak your piece…
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Best pick up line I’ve heard. Place: Working at an afterschool/summer camp program at the front desk signing students in.
Me: Whats your name? Him: *gives first name* Me: Whats your last name? Him: *gives last name* You know, if you like it you can have it. Me: Shocked.
Might have worked if he wasn’t a highschooler
I hope they don’t. The misconception is that they do but me and my girls be joning on every single one especially if they are cheesy. sorry guys not to discourage u lol
I actually like the digital camera line. It made me laugh.
I dislike it when a guy tries to get my number on the train. Everyone around us starts listening and I get embarrassed. If he slipped me a note that says, “I think you’re cute. Give me a call sometime,” I probably would.
I once did the following to a guy I liked: I gave him two pieces of candy, a Hershey’s KISS, a Hershey’s HUG, and a note with my phone number. I then said, “If you want the real thing, give me a call”. And walked away. He did call, but I found out he had a girlfriend so I didn’t take it further. :p