| In any group of girls, there's usually one who's getting | | | | harm? Try this: Go up to a woman and ask her, |
| all the attention. You know, she's really animated, | | | | "How's work, Susan?" She'll tell you she's not Susan. |
| talking a lot, outgoing, a lot of guys are hitting on her. | | | | "Oh, you're not Susan Moore who works at the |
| You can bet some of the other girls in the group are | | | | Citizens' Bank?" She'll say something like, "No, I'm |
| kind of shy and are feeling left out and a bit jealous - | | | | Karen Miller that works at Landover Real Estate." |
| and they're dying for their share of attention! Give it | | | | Then just say, "Oh, well I'm Doug Jones (offer to |
| to them, and it will be like throwing them a lifeline - | | | | shake hands), and I'm sorry for the mistake." Smile |
| they'll cling on to you to save them from the horror | | | | and walk away. |
| of being a chick in the shadow of some other | | | | In two or three days, send flowers to her at her |
| woman! | | | | work place. Include a card saying, "We just met for a |
| TIP 1 | | | | moment, but I can't stop thinking about you. Meet |
| Here's what you do: Scope out the girl in the group | | | | me for a drink after work? Doug." Include your |
| who seems kind of shy, who's looking around for | | | | phone number, too, just in case she wants to call and |
| attention but can't seem to get any because her | | | | thank you before you get in touch with her. And |
| girlfriend is dancing on the tabletops or just being | | | | believe me, she'll want to thank you. And you'll score |
| really loud and boisterous - and being hit on by every | | | | major brownie points because she'll be thrilled to get |
| guy in the place. Go up to your shy girl and say, "I | | | | flowers at work - all the other women in the office |
| just can't believe it." She'll say, "What?" "I can't | | | | will be buzzing around wondering who sent them, and |
| believe why everyone is making such a fuss over | | | | the object of your desire will be excited by the |
| your friend when there's such a beautiful woman | | | | surprise and by the attention from her co-workers. |
| sitting over here in the corner. We need to do | | | | Give her a call later that day after you know the |
| something about that. Can I join you?" She'll be very | | | | flowers have arrived, and say, "Hi, this is Doug. |
| flattered, and thankful someone noticed her! Ask her | | | | Remember me, I'm the one at the dry cleaners (or |
| name, give her yours, and offer to buy a drink. Make | | | | wherever you met her) who mistook you for Susan |
| sure you don't say anything negative about her loud, | | | | from the bank? Did you get the flowers?" She'll say |
| flirty friend - this will turn her off. Give her the | | | | yes, tell you they're beautiful and unexpected. Say, "I |
| attention she's been craving, tell her she's got | | | | know this is a little crazy, out of the blue and all, but |
| beautiful eyes. Ask her about herself, what she does | | | | you just seemed so nice, and I was kicking myself |
| for a living, where she lives - women love to talk as | | | | that I didn't ask you out before. I know we don't |
| much as they love compliments, and they love it | | | | really know each other, but I'd like to change that. |
| when someone takes an interest. And after seeing | | | | How about going for that drink later?" |
| her friend be the one to get the spotlight all night, | | | | She may not remember you well, after all, she only |
| she'll lap up the attention like crazy. Tell her you | | | | met you for a minute, but man oh man is she ever |
| enjoyed meeting her and would like to take her out | | | | going to be flattered! Someone is telling her she's so |
| sometime, then get her number. She'll be all too | | | | hot that after a few seconds in her presence, he |
| happy to give it - handing over a phone number will | | | | can't stop thinking about her and is sending flowers?! |
| show her friends that she's getting male attention, | | | | Women eat that stuff up, they think flowers are so |
| too! She'll be thankful you saved her from sitting | | | | thoughtful and romantic! How could she turn down a |
| unnoticed, and you'll be on your way to one very hot | | | | drink with someone so thoughtful, someone who |
| date with a very grateful gal! | | | | made her feel gorgeous? She can't! Besides, she'd |
| TIP 2 | | | | feel ungrateful if she didn't at least give you a shot. |
| Grocery stores are great places to meet women - | | | | This is a piece of cake pick-up technique, and it |
| they gotta buy food, right? And it offers a great | | | | makes you seem like Prince Charming! Like taking |
| opportunity for you to seem like a helpless male who | | | | candy from a baby, fellas, trust me. |
| needs a little feminine wisdom to get him through. | | | | TIP 5 |
| Here's the plan: Go up to a woman who's browsing | | | | Check this out - You want hot babes dying to give |
| meat (or looking at fruit or reading labels on laundry | | | | you their number? Hell, yeah, you do! Tired of always |
| detergent or whatever). For instance, if it's meat, | | | | having to chase after them? Of course you are! So |
| look over the meat, too, picking some up and reading | | | | why not get them to come to you? |
| the labels then setting it back. Turn to her and say, | | | | There's a simple trick that has the babes flocking to |
| "I'm hopeless at this, I can never pick good steaks. | | | | you. It's as easy as a walk in the park - if you bring a |
| It's always too tough or too fatty or just not fresh. | | | | dog along for the stroll, that is. |
| Can you help me out?" Women love giving advice, | | | | Yeah, you've heard about dogs being a babe magnet |
| and you just gave her a golden opportunity she can't | | | | - because it's true! Time to start believing it and try it |
| refuse. She'll give some tips. Ask her questions, like | | | | out for yourself. And if you don't have a dog, be the |
| what color to look for, if you should buy leaner cuts, | | | | nice guy and offer to take a friend's pooch for a |
| etc. When she's done and you've selected some | | | | walk once in a while. The dog doesn't have to belong |
| steaks or a package of hamburger or whatever, say, | | | | to you to have that same magnetic effect on |
| "Thanks so much, I really appreciate this. This may | | | | women. |
| be the first good meal I've had in ages. Let me repay | | | | It works like this: Woman sees man with cute, furry |
| you - let me make you dinner. You already know I've | | | | dog. Woman can't resist going up to pet and talk to |
| got good steak." She'll be a little taken by surprise, | | | | dog. Woman is feeling all warm and fuzzy and friendly |
| but very pleased with the attention. Say, "By the | | | | and starts asking man about dog. "He's so cute! |
| way, I'm Doug. And what can I call you?" She may | | | | What's his name? What kind is he? Can I pet him?" |
| accept the dinner invitation and if so, great, get the | | | | All you have to do is be ready with the basic info. |
| number and start planning that menu! But since she | | | | Like, "Thanks, his name's Butch. He's no kind, just a |
| doesn't really know you well, she may hesitate to go | | | | mutt, aren't ya boy? But he's a sweet mutt. Go |
| to your house for a meal. So if she seems a bit | | | | ahead; he loves to be petted by beautiful women." |
| reluctant, say, "You know, I know you really don't | | | | From here, ask if she has pets, learn about them, |
| know me and might be shy about coming to my | | | | what kind, their names. If she doesn't have a dog |
| place for dinner so soon. So how about I take you | | | | now, ask if she ever did. Find out about it, then ask |
| out for a nice meal, and then you can see what a | | | | her advice on your dog. Like, "Since you used to |
| harmless guy I am, and maybe later I'll cook you that | | | | have a dog, maybe you'll know this, but Butch wants |
| dinner. Come on, you've got nothing to lose and you'll | | | | to bark all night long. Any idea what I should do?" |
| gain a free dinner at the restaurant of your choice. | | | | This doesn't have to be the exact question, just pick |
| Besides, I owe you. Your advice has saved me from | | | | something where she can give advice and an opinion. |
| a lifetime of eating bad cuts of meat. You've got to | | | | She'll feel needed, and you just have to act |
| let me pay you back." She'll be flattered and laughing | | | | interested and impressed with the advice. If she |
| at this point, and most likely writing down those digits | | | | never had a dog, share a fuzzy story about the dog |
| for you! | | | | and why they make good pets. Then say, "Ya know, |
| If you met talking over fruit or laundry detergent, | | | | Butch is really digging you. He never takes to |
| you obviously can't offer to cook that up for her | | | | strangers like this. I think he'd be really disappointed if |
| (well, you could, but you'll score crazy points instead | | | | he didn't get to see you again. Care to join us here |
| of brownie points). But you can still thank her and | | | | for a picnic tomorrow?" Now you've been sweet and |
| offer to pay her back by going for a cup of coffee | | | | flattering and funny in one fell stroke, and the |
| or dinner sometime. Play up how she's saved you | | | | woman will be eating out of the palm of your hand. |
| from wearing horribly dingy clothes by helping with | | | | Get her number, set a date. Just pack some wine |
| that detergent or saved you from catching God | | | | and a blanket with that picnic basket, and you'll be |
| knows what kind of rare tropical disease imparted by | | | | ready to rock! |
| eating squishy, bad fruit. Make a joke, get her | | | | TIP 5 |
| laughing, and get those digits! Supermarket scores | | | | Ok dudes, if you want to meet the ladies, |
| are great, because women love it when they think a | | | | sometimes it helps to get a little extreme. Unique can |
| man who was just minding his business, doing | | | | be a good thing. |
| shopping, saw her and was so taken that he couldn't | | | | Go to a clothing store, like a department store that |
| help but make a move. Female vanity has its uses, | | | | sells clothes for men and women. Find a spot in the |
| fellas! | | | | men's section that's nearest to the women's clothes. |
| TIP 3 | | | | Look through the racks, grabbing a few things you'd |
| Some women are just out there waiting to be hit on, | | | | like to try on. When you spot a babe you'd like to |
| and they're sending signals. You just have to pick up | | | | meet, make your move. |
| on the signals, then striking up a conversation is a | | | | Go over to her, and say, "Excuse me, but you look |
| piece of cake because that's what the woman was | | | | like you really know how to dress. I've been shopping |
| waiting for from anybody. It might as well be you! | | | | all day, and I just can't find anything. You obviously |
| Go someplace where people hang out, like a bar or | | | | know about clothes, could you give me an opinion?" |
| bookstore. If there's a woman at the bar who's just | | | | You can say you're trying to find something for |
| sort of looking bored, who keeps looking around the | | | | work, like dressy casual, or just say you're terrible at |
| room or even getting up to walk around the room, | | | | picking out clothes and ask her to help you find the |
| that woman is looking for action. Go up to her and | | | | right shirts and jeans or suit or whatever it is that |
| comment on something about the place, like "Hi. It | | | | you really are interested in buying. Just pick the type |
| sure is quiet in here tonight." Or "Hi, I can't believe | | | | of clothes that you would want to wear with this |
| how packed this place is." She was just waiting for | | | | woman on your first date - if you want to go to a |
| someone to talk to, and this is all she'll need to be | | | | movie, nice jeans and shirt would do, or if you want |
| off and running. Let her lead and follow along! Maybe | | | | to impress her with a nice restaurant or the theater, |
| throw in a comment like, "What's a beautiful woman | | | | be shopping for this kind of outfit. Because a date is |
| like you doing sitting here all alone?" Don't say that at | | | | what you're really going to need the clothes for, but |
| first, because women hear cheesy lines like that all | | | | she doesn't know it yet! |
| the time. But if you say it a few minutes after | | | | So you've complimented her taste in clothes - score |
| conversation has started, it erases any doubt from | | | | brownie points! - and you've asked her advice - score |
| her mind as to whether you're hitting on her or | | | | more points, because women love to give advice! |
| you're just someone who's making idle conversation | | | | Women also love to shop, and now they get to help |
| but not looking to meet. Give her the cheesy pick-up | | | | you shop. That's an offer too good to refuse. |
| line that includes a compliment - and women love | | | | So show her what you've picked out, ask what she |
| compliments! - and she'll know what you're after. | | | | thinks of the styles and colors. Maybe she'll go and |
| At a bookstore, check out the chicks over by the | | | | pick some different things from a rack. Then say, |
| magazine racks. If there's one who just keeps | | | | "This is so great, would you mind if I tried these on |
| browsing titles, idly picking up a mag and flipping | | | | so you could tell me what you think?" Women love |
| through the pages, all the while looking around to | | | | that, too! Why do you think they go to stores in |
| check out the other people there - that's a gal just | | | | groups? They want to try on clothes and they want |
| waiting for someone to take notice of HER. Do it, | | | | to help their friends pick stuff out, too. It's like |
| and you'll find a woman ready and willing to talk to | | | | 2-for-1 shopping, a double fix! |
| you - and probably hoping you'll ask for her number! | | | | So once she settles on what you look best in, thank |
| Just go up to her, tell her the magazine she's reading | | | | her. "Thanks so much, I really appreciate it. I mean it, |
| looks interesting, or that you already read that and | | | | you've really helped me a lot. Let me make it up to |
| there's a great article in there, or (if it's a woman's | | | | you. How about dinner next week? Come on, you |
| magazine) that you've been tempted to read | | | | already know I've got something decent to wear." |
| "Cosmo" or whatever it is just to see what kind of | | | | She'll be flattered and laughing at your joke. And she'll |
| stuff those mags tell women. Ask her if she thinks | | | | be thrilled she found a man who let her pick out his |
| men would find any useful information about women | | | | clothes! You're in, and you won't have the added |
| in there. She'll be off and running with stories of how | | | | stress of figuring out what to wear on the first date! |
| silly the articles are, or how they might be interesting | | | | This is a 2-for-1 special for you, too! |
| to men. Talk a while, and then ask her to sit down | | | | And one last thing, be ready with an explanation of |
| for coffee to chat more. Then ask for her number. | | | | why you're using this particular Laundromat if it's not |
| She was looking to meet, so she'll be more than | | | | in your neighborhood, just in case she asks. Make |
| willing to hand over those digits! | | | | sure you pick one that's not too far from home, and |
| TIP 4 | | | | just say the one in your neighborhood was full and |
| Think you've got to be great looking to get a | | | | you didn't want to wait for a machine. Now grab |
| woman's attention? Wrong! If you know what to say | | | | some change, a pile of dirty clothes, and get ready |
| and do, you can have any woman dying to be at | | | | to bag that babe! |
| your side. This is a little devious, but what's the | | | | |