Wednesday 18 April 2007

How to go about the actual pickup

Now that you have a very basic idea of the people to stay away from, here is some advice for the next step… the pick up.

A lot of people find it very scary, but you just need to take it easy and keeo the following in mind.

These mostly apply to men….

Never hump the other persons leg, or rub your crotch up on someone, even on the dance floor. This WILL get you hurt! And no one likes an elbow in the stomach or knee in the crotch (unless you’re a bit strange)
Never compliment someone on a body part. Rather stick to a piece of clothing or something as inane.
Never stare at the opposite persons boobs or crotch, even if they enclosed in body hugging clothing, such as a Wonderbra or a tight jean pant.
Never get in the other person’s space. No one wants to smell what you had for dinner 2 nights ago. This also includes touching people in those places that make them uncomfortable, such as upper legs, waist or hand, it’s just weird! There’s no need to get unnecessarily touchy-feely! You’ll only get hurt.

You need a good pick up line. The pick up line hasn’t really ever had a good rap. Lines such as “Your clothes would look great on my floor” or “Is your father thief? He stole the stars out of the sky and put them in your eyes” are just sad! Finds something original!

Another thing that may affect your first impression, for the men, is the handshake. It is essential that you find a middle ground. There is no need to crush a lady’s hand and make her lose all feeling. This will not help you! Also, the dead fish, limp and soft handshake is even worse! It gives the wrong impression and makes her think all your parts are soft and limp. Also, no need to shake just her fingers, unless we are 80 years old. Shake the whole hand, that’s the way a man would do it!

Once the pick up is done, make sure you have some decent conversation to add to the mix. Keeping up to date with the latest news and gossip usually helps. But do not go into detail about Paris Hilton’s series of sex tapes and your take on her (very) personal waxers skills. That isn’t gossip!

With these suggestions in mind, good luck! You may have the skills but luck has a lot to do with it!

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